MET POLICE PAY £130,000 TO TEENAGER ARRESTED OVER MOTHER'S SUICIDE ATTEMPT

Daryl McLune received a £130,000 payout from the Metropolitan Police following a legal case in which a jury found officers discriminated against him on the basis of race. McLune was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after his mother jumped from a block of flats. He was handcuffed and held in custody for almost 24 hours despite being at his grandmother's address at the time of the incident. McLune sued the force for race discrimination and false imprisonment.

The arrest occurred after McLune's mother attempted to take her own life by jumping from a residential building. Officers arrested the teenager at his grandmother's home rather than at the scene of the incident. McLune remained in custody for nearly a day before being released. The case proceeded to trial, where a jury examined the circumstances of his detention and the conduct of the arresting officers.

The payout represents a financial settlement of the legal claim against the force. The jury's finding regarding race discrimination formed a central element of McLune's case. The Metropolitan Police did not publicly contest the jury's determination. The settlement reflects the legal liability established through the court proceedings.