Watchdog received complaint that police did not properly investigate girl’s death
An independent investigation has been launched into how police responded to the death of a 12-year-old girl in a river in Greater Manchester.
Shukri Yahya Abdi drowned in the Irwell in Bury on 27 June. Greater Manchester police said there were no suspicious circumstances and warned people of the dangers of swimming in rivers, lakes and reservoirs in hot weather.
Continue reading...The officers claim innocence of the 2008 death of the musician in custody in Brixton, London
The family of a man who died in police custody may suffer more delays in uncovering the truth as five officers facing a disciplinary hearing beginning on Monday morning are considering asking for the hearing to be scrapped, the Guardian has learned.
The Metropolitan police officers potentially face the sack over the 2008 death of musician Sean Rigg, 40, who died after being restrained.
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