A man in his 50s was detained under the Mental Health Act on April 3 in 2023 after reports of him behaving erratically in the street, threatening members of the public and setting fire to his clothes.
While in hospital, the man became agitated and was restrained by officers.
He was later released from hospital the following month.
The officers, all police constables in the Central North Command, have been charged following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct with two counts each of grievous bodily harm.
They are PC David Hollands, PC Anthony Bhar, PC Robert Wall, PC Elena Cebotari, and PC Dan Penfold.
PC Bhar is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (August 5).
The remaining four will appear at the same court on August 15.
Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing for Central North Command, said: “It is always a matter of deep regret when a member of public is injured through an interaction with officers and I know this matter will cause concern.
“We must now let criminal proceedings proceed unhindered while continuing to maintain an open dialogue with the community.”
