South Yorkshire police cleared after video of officers appearing to shove teenage girls

South Yorkshire Police have been cleared following a review of video footage that appeared to show officers using force against teenage girls. The review, conducted by the force's professional standards department, concluded that the "use of force was proportionate, necessary, and justified to keep all involved safe." While the initial reaction from South Yorkshire Police described the footage as "nothing short of shocking," the subsequent internal review identified "an opportunity for learning around de-escalation" but ultimately deemed the officers' actions appropriate. The incident occurred earlier this week in Rotherham, and the review focused on the response to the event.