Video: IPCC criticises Met Police over Pc Simon Harwood following Ian Tomlinson manslaughter acquittal It can now be reported that Mr Harwood faced a string of allegations about his behaviour before he came across Mr Tomlinson. Ms Glass said it was "staggering" that Mr Harwood managed to medically retire from the Met Police while facing disciplinary proceedings for an alleged road rage incident - and despite this was later re-employed by the force as a police officer specialising in public order. She added: "It raises considerable concerns about their vetting procedures."