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G20 police ‘were too violent’

THE majority of the public believe the police were overly aggressive at the G20 protests, according to figures revealed today.

A poll shows 59 per cent of people feel officers used an unacceptable level of violence at the London demonstrations.

The statistics also reveal that less than a third, 31 per cent, agree that necessary force was used during the policing of the event.

The findings, released by market research company ICM, come as new videos emerged showing aggressive tactics at the protests.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission has received a record number of complaints about G20 policing, and is conducting three investigations into alleged attacks by officers.

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