The CPS released a statement on Monday claiming there was enough evidence to charge police sergeant Delroy Smellie with assault by beating of Nicola Fisher on April 2nd at a demonstration in central London.
The CPS reviewed a file of evidence provided by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) following their investigation into Ms Fisher’s allegation of assault.
A summons has been served on PS Smellie who will appear at City of Westminster magistrates' court on November 16th.
The Metropolitan and City of London police forces came in for strong criticism for their handling of the G20 protest in London earlier this year.
News vendor Ian Tomlinson, 47, collapsed and died after coming into contact with police officers near the Bank of England on the day of the protests.
The IPCC received numerous complaints of police brutality during the protests, with the Met also criticised for the use of the controversial 'kettling' crowd-control technique.
The Met also released a statement following the decision by the CPS confirming PS Smellie has been suspended pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.
The statement declared: 'The MPS takes any suggestion that officers or staff have not met the professional standards expected of them very seriously.
'It is only right that complaints are thoroughly, and where appropriate independently, investigated so facts can be established. This is vital for the confidence of Londoners as well as our own officers.'
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