Cop gave driver ‘a clip around the ear’

A police officer told colleagues to turn off their body worn cameras and gave a motorist a clip round the ear, a court heard. Ian Smellie, 64, who has since retired from the force, squared up to Rafik Miah, 34, before assaulting him, it was said. Mr Miah was arrested in Kyverdale Road, Stoke Newington, north London, last 10 November, under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. He was argumentative and abusive towards the six officers as he…