Dalian Atkinson Dead

[Whistlin' Dixie]

If that is what they did, it would be very easy to prove in the post-mortem. I would be amazed if that is what they have done, though.

Seen it all before, unfortunately, mate. Like during the miner's strike when a miner who suffered head & facial injuries sued the plod and the plod said the miner had 'repeatedly butted his foot in the back of the maria...'

'Well m'lud, the injuries were not inconsistent with the stumble and resulting fall to the ground that the eyewitness stated she'd seen occur...'

Or, more likely

'The victim suspect/assailant became increasingly aggressive after being tasered for the fourth time, yer honour; thrashing around in jerky, staccato movements. We determined the 50,000 volts shock therapy wasn't having the desired effect, so me and my colleague (Sgt Stitchemupp of the evidence fabrication squad) thought it best that we tackle the HEINOUS CRIMINAL PSYCHOPATH (who was armed to the teeth with fists, feet, and er....teeth) physically; before injury was done to either himself, us, or more likely an innocent toddler what may or may not have been in the vicinity at 1:30 am.

Of course, we made sure we'd switched the tasers off - in case of any transference of electrical discharge to ourselves from the CRIMINAL, before we whaled on 'apprehended' him'.

When that off duty copper got punched and croaked, they charged the lads responsible with murder; same for that one that got hit by the stolen car...I wouldn't be surprised if the IPCC/CPS say there's no case to answer, here. (See below)

Goodnight and God Bless Dalian.
Those tasers are a lot more dangerous than our police forces will have us believe and seem to be deployed far too easily nowadays.

Course they are...They're fond of the CS spray, too. Give them these 'toys' and it's any excuse to use them. Thank Christ they're not given firearms across the board.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-34705506

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest after being Tasered has won a negligence claim against Merseyside Police in a landmark case.

James McCarthy, 25, was struck twice in the chest outside a hotel at the Albert Dock, Liverpool, in September 2012.

His solicitor said it is the first case in the country where police have been held liable for negligence relating to care after the use of a Taser.

Merseyside Police said it would consider appealing.

Two years ago, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said officers used "reasonable force" but Mr McCarthy did not accept the findings.

'Violent situation'
The County Court in Manchester ruled against the force, saying the second Taser discharge, which lasted for 11 seconds, was "excessive and disproportionate".

The judgement found the force to be negligent because of delays in getting Mr McCarthy treated.

Solicitor, Sophie Khan said her client will now look to claim damages.

In a statement, Merseyside Police said the force "notes the decision of the court" and is "considering its options with regards to an appeal".

Officers were called to the Premier Inn hotel in 2012, where a group of men were fighting.

The IPCC's inquiry had found it was a "violent situation" and use of the stun gun was "proportionate" due to the potential threat of violence.


It's about time the 'I' was taken out of the IPCC. Staffed by ex plod.

 

[bluestevon]

Seen it all before, unfortunately, mate. Like during the miner's strike when a miner who suffered head & facial injuries sued the plod and the plod said the miner had 'repeatedly butted his foot in the back of the maria...'

'Well m'lud, the injuries were not inconsistent with the stumble and resulting fall to the ground that the eyewitness stated she'd seen occur...'

Or, more likely

'The victim suspect/assailant became increasingly aggressive after being tasered for the fourth time, yer honour; thrashing around in jerky, staccato movements. We determined the 50,000 volts shock therapy wasn't having the desired effect, so me and my colleague (Sgt Stitchemupp of the evidence fabrication squad) thought it best that we tackle the HEINOUS CRIMINAL PSYCHOPATH (who was armed to the teeth with fists, feet, and er....teeth) physically; before injury was done to either himself, us, or more likely an innocent toddler what may or may not have been in the vicinity at 1:30 am.

Of course, we made sure we'd switched the tasers off - in case of any transference of electrical discharge to ourselves from the CRIMINAL, before we whaled on 'apprehended' him'.

When that off duty copper got punched and croaked, they charged the lads responsible with murder; same for that one that got hit by the stolen car...I wouldn't be surprised if the IPCC/CPS say there's no case to answer, here. (See below)



Course they are...They're fond of the CS spray, too. Give them these 'toys' and it's any excuse to use them. Thank Christ they're not given firearms across the board.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-34705506

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest after being Tasered has won a negligence claim against Merseyside Police in a landmark case.

James McCarthy, 25, was struck twice in the chest outside a hotel at the Albert Dock, Liverpool, in September 2012.

His solicitor said it is the first case in the country where police have been held liable for negligence relating to care after the use of a Taser.

Merseyside Police said it would consider appealing.

Two years ago, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said officers used "reasonable force" but Mr McCarthy did not accept the findings.

'Violent situation'
The County Court in Manchester ruled against the force, saying the second Taser discharge, which lasted for 11 seconds, was "excessive and disproportionate".

The judgement found the force to be negligent because of delays in getting Mr McCarthy treated.

Solicitor, Sophie Khan said her client will now look to claim damages.

In a statement, Merseyside Police said the force "notes the decision of the court" and is "considering its options with regards to an appeal".

Officers were called to the Premier Inn hotel in 2012, where a group of men were fighting.

The IPCC's inquiry had found it was a "violent situation" and use of the stun gun was "proportionate" due to the potential threat of violence.


It's about time the 'I' was taken out of the IPCC. Staffed by ex plod.

Long story short, whilst the majority of the plod are fine, there's a right few utter [Poor language removed] in it as well and all it takes is one encounter with one of thsoe to sour the view on the rest

Actually scrap that, half the police i have known in my life have been absolute and utter [Poor language removed]

 

[Whistlin' Dixie]

Long story short, whilst the majority of the plod are fine, there's a right few utter [Poor language removed] in it as well and all it takes is one encounter with one of thsoe to sour the view on the rest

Actually scrap that, half the police i have known in my life have been absolute and utter [Poor language removed]

They'll all lie in court to get people convicted, even on the most petty of misdemeanours. They'll all keep schtum if one (but usually more, as they can't fight one-on-one even when they're tooled up) of them beats up on some poor sod stumbling out the alehouse, or anyone who questions the 'authority' they abuse on an hourly basis.

 

[bluestevon]

They'll all lie in court to get people convicted, even on the most petty of misdemeanours. They'll all keep schtum if one (but usually more, as they can't fight one-on-one even when they're tooled up) of them beats up on some poor sod stumbling out the alehouse, or anyone who questions the 'authority' they abuse on an hourly basis.

Seen them first hand get away with loads of crap mate over the years, got a fair few stories about them and my opinion on the loveable chaps