Posted by Two British police officers could face charges in relation to the death of Dalian Atkinson.
The British Independent Office for Police Conduct says it has referred the death of the former Aston Villa star to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider potential criminal charges against two police officers.
The 48-year-old former striker was Tasered in the street where he grew up in Telford after West Mercia Police were called to an incident on August 15 2016.
Paramedics and doctors were unable to revive Atkinson, despite administering CPR on him for more than an hour after he was taken to hospital.
His funeral was attended by hundreds of mourners, including former Aston Villa stars Ian Taylor and Tommy Johnson and scores of fans, at Telford crematorium November 2016.
The IOPC investigation report has also been sent to West Mercia Police to determine whether or not disciplinary proceedings should follow, and shared with HM Coroner to assist a future inquest.
A referral to the CPS is made when the IOPC investigation indicates that a criminal offence may have been committed.
It does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow.
The CPS will decide whether charges should be brought, based on the test set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
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The 48-year-old former striker was Tasered in the street where he grew up in Telford after West Mercia Police were called to an incident on August 15 2016.
Paramedics and doctors were unable to revive Atkinson, despite administering CPR on him for more than an hour after he was taken to hospital.
His funeral was attended by hundreds of mourners, including former Aston Villa stars Ian Taylor and Tommy Johnson and scores of fans, at Telford crematorium November 2016.
The IOPC confirmed: "We have referred a file of evidence relating to the death of Dalian Atkinson in Telford to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consider potential criminal charges against two police officers.
"The CPS referral marks the end of the IOPC investigation during which three West Mercia Police officers were interviewed twice under criminal caution and served with gross misconductnotices.
"The actions of the third officer have not been referred.
"The police constables had attended the incident in Meadow Close, Trench and were involved in detaining Mr Atkinson outside the address prior to him being taken to hospital by ambulance."
The statement added: "The investigation gathered evidence which indicates that police contact with Mr Atkinson involved the use of a Taser, followed by a period of restraint and other uses of force."IOPC regional director Derrick Campbell said:
“On the basis of the evidence gathered I have decided to refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider any potential criminal charges over the interaction two police officers had with Dalian Atkinson.In August, Mr Atkinson's family said:
"This has been a lengthy and complex investigation and I am grateful for the patience shown by all concerned.
"We have kept West Mercia Police, Dalian’s family, and HM Coroner informed during the course of the investigation.”
"A year has gone by and we're still reeling from our loss. Dalian was our baby brother.At the request of the CPS, an expert report from a further pathologist is awaited to assist them with their consideration.
"Our determination to get to the facts and to see that appropriate action is taken will not be weakened by the passing of time. We're buckled in for the long haul."
The IOPC investigation report has also been sent to West Mercia Police to determine whether or not disciplinary proceedings should follow, and shared with HM Coroner to assist a future inquest.
A referral to the CPS is made when the IOPC investigation indicates that a criminal offence may have been committed.
It does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow.
The CPS will decide whether charges should be brought, based on the test set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
Culled from Birminghammail
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| Article Name | Two British Officers Set To Face Charges Over Death Of Aston Villa Star |
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| Published On | 10/18/2018 |
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