Thread by @melodramaleigh, Police Brutality in the United Kindom, a thread: Sarah Reed.https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/14/policeman-punched-woman-uk-uncut-cs-gas https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/society/2016/feb/17/sarah-reeds-mother-deat [...]

Police Brutality in the United Kindom, a thread:

Sarah Reed. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/14/policeman-punched-woman-uk-uncut-cs-gas

Policeman who punched woman used CS gas on UK Uncut protesters

PC James Kiddie found to have used excessive force when he sprayed peaceful demonstrators at a UK Uncut protest in 2011

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/14/policeman-punched-woman-uk-uncut-cs-gas

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/society/2016/feb/17/sarah-reeds-mother-deaths-in-custody-holloway-prison-mental-health

Sarah Reed's mother: 'My daughter was failed by many and I was ignored'

In January, Sarah Reed was found dead in her cell at Holloway prison. She had been the victim of a notorious police brutality case in 2012 and suffered mental health issues known to prison officers,...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/society/2016/feb/17/sarah-reeds-mother-deaths-in-custody-holloway-prison-mental-health

Mark Duggan. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/mark-duggan

Mark Duggan | UK news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/mark-duggan

Sheku Bayoh. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/16/sheku-bayoh-brother-shouldnt-have-died-like-this-inquiry-family

‘Our brother shouldn’t have died like this,’ say Sheku Bayoh’s family

Relatives of a man who died in police custody in Scotland are pinning their hopes on a public inquiry

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/16/sheku-bayoh-brother-shouldnt-have-died-like-this-inquiry-family

Christopher Alder. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/justice-christopher-alder-death-custody-2591463

The full Christopher Alder story: Heartache and a fight for justice

The story of Christopher Alder's death is full of shocking twists ands turns

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/justice-christopher-alder-death-custody-2591463

Smiley Culture. https://www.channel4.com/news/police-failed-miserably-dead-reggae-star-smiley-culture

Police ‘failed miserably’ dead reggae star Smiley Culture

Hundreds of protesters have marched through London calling for a public inquiry into the death of reggae star Smiley Culture, as his nephew tells Channel 4 News the police "failed miserably".

https://www.channel4.com/news/police-failed-miserably-dead-reggae-star-smiley-culture

Jimmy Mubenga. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-medical-asylum/jimmy-mubenga/

Jimmy Mubenga

Death after restraint on a British Airways flight Compiled from various sources published: 4WardEver UK – June 2011 Updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item Jimmy Mubenga, aged …

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-medical-asylum/jimmy-mubenga/

Michael Powell. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-24000397

Custody death family receive apology

On the 10th anniversary of the death of a man who had been arrested, police say they are sorry for the "pain and suffering" caused to his family

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-24000397

Leon Briggs. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-51587151

Custody death misconduct case collapses

Leon Briggs died in hospital after being restrained and detained at a police station in 2013.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-51587151

Ricky Bishop. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/youth-cases-uk/police-restraint/ricky-bishop/

Ricky Bishop

Family demands answers in violent custody death by Mikey Powell Campaign Originally published 2 Nov 2004 Any news updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item On 22nd November 2003 …

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/youth-cases-uk/police-restraint/ricky-bishop/

Brian Douglas. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-restraint-2/brian-douglas/

Brian Douglas

Family vigil marks 10 years since custody death by Mikey Powell Campaign Originally published 9th May 2005 News updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item The family of a South Lo…

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-restraint-2/brian-douglas/

Joy Gardner.
https://www.theguardian.com/celldeaths/article/0,2763,195387,00.html

Sean Rigg.
https://www.seanriggjusticeandchange.com/News.html

Leon Patterson. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-restraint-2/leon-patterson/

Leon Patterson

Beaten up and left for dead in a police cell by 4WardEver UK Compiled from various sources 12th October 2009 Updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item Various accounts indicate t…

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-restraint-2/leon-patterson/

Cynthia Jarret. After all these years it's still a problem. RIP. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/miscarraiges/cynthia-jarrett/

Cynthia Jarrett

Death sparks community anger and protests compiled from various sources 4WardEver Campaign – 23rd December 2008 Updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item On 5th October 198…

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/miscarraiges/cynthia-jarrett/

https://www.londonremembers.com/subjects/cynthia-jarrett

Cynthia Jarrett

Mother of Floyd Jarrett, who had been arrested and charged by the police for theft and assault. Although he had been released, the police later decided to search his mother's home. Mrs Jarrett...

https://www.londonremembers.com/subjects/cynthia-jarrett

Might do a separate thread on the riots at some point. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jul/25/blakelock-black-people-justice-tottenham-police

PC Blakelock: black people are waiting for justice too | Stafford Scott

Stafford Scott: Tottenham police officers were involved in the deaths of Cynthia Jarrett, Joy Gardner, Roger Sylvester and Mark Duggan. But no one has yet been convicted

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jul/25/blakelock-black-people-justice-tottenham-police

It took so long for an apology. RIP Cherry Groce. https://www.itv.com/news/topic/cherry-groce/

Cherry Groce - ITV News

Get all the latest, breaking Cherry Groce news on ITV News. Videos, stories and updates

https://www.itv.com/news/topic/cherry-groce/

https://weare336.org.uk/organisations/cherry-groce-foundation/

Cherry Groce Foundation - we are 336

Established in 2014, the Cherry Groce Foundation aims to make a difference to the lives of ordinary people who are faced with extraordinary challenges.

https://weare336.org.uk/organisations/cherry-groce-foundation/

Derek Bennet. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/shootings/derek-bennett/

Derek Bennett

‘Lawful Killing’ verdict returned by inquest jury Compiled from various sources Originally published 10th January 2005 Updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item Two p…

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/shootings/derek-bennett/

Kingsley Burrell. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-birmingham-37635252

PCs charged over custody death evidence

Three police officers are charged with perjury and perverting the course of justice following the death of a student in custody.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-birmingham-37635252

https://m.facebook.com/FcukCorruptPolice/photos/a.1082227738475295/1134026893295379/?type=3

Roger Sylvester. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-medical-asylum/roger-sylvester/

Roger Sylvester

Bitter taste of justice for Sylvester family Compiled from various sources originally published January 2005 Any news updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item The family of Roge…

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-medical-asylum/roger-sylvester/

Azelle Rodney. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/azelle-rodney

Azelle Rodney | UK news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/azelle-rodney

Habib Ullah. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-41397313

Police settle drugs search death claim

Habib Ullah went into cardiac arrest during while being searched for drugs by police in 2008.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-41397313

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-32987783

Seven-year wait for public hearing

Five police officers are to face gross misconduct charges in connection with the death of a man during a drug search.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-32987783

https://justice4paps.wordpress.com/

Justice for Habib 'Paps' Ullah

The simple question.... Why? No more deaths in police custody!

https://justice4paps.wordpress.com/

Faruk Ali. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/tag/faruk-ali/

Faruk Ali – Disability News Service

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/tag/faruk-ali/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-30411557

PCs cleared of autistic man chase

Two police officers accused of pursuing an autistic man before one beat him are cleared of all charges.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-30411557

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-35987385

Chase accused PCs sacked for misconduct

Two police officers are sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct over the way they dealt with a man who had autism.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-35987385

Adrian Thompson. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2886925/amp/Man-died-Tasered-police-reports-break-block-flats-visiting-friends-quiet-birthday-drink.html

Man who died after being Tasered 'was not breaking into flat'

Adrian Thompson, 34, became unresponsive after being bundled into a police car and taken into custody in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, having been stunned.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2886925/amp/Man-died-Tasered-police-reports-break-block-flats-visiting-friends-quiet-birthday-drink.html

Jean Charles de Menezes. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/seven-mistakes-that-cost-de-menezes-his-life-1064466.html%3famp

Seven mistakes that cost De Menezes his life

Stepping off the No 2 bus at 9.46am on 22 July 2005, Jean Charles de Menezes made the kind of decision that is second nature to Londoners used to the unpredictability of the city's transport network.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/seven-mistakes-that-cost-de-menezes-his-life-1064466.html%3famp

Died for what? RIP. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/30/jean-charles-de-menezes-your-questions-answered

Who was Jean Charles de Menezes?

The European court of human rights will rule on whether Met officers should have faced charges over Brazilian’s death in 2005. Here’s his story

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/30/jean-charles-de-menezes-your-questions-answered

Demetre Frazer.
https://www.obv.org.uk/news-blogs/demetre-fraser-outrage-new-death-police-custody

Aston Mclean. https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/aston-mclean-williams-inquest-date-16594347

Family of dad who died after being hit by police car to get answers

Aston McLean-Williams died in August 2014

https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/aston-mclean-williams-inquest-date-16594347

Seni Lewis. https://restraintreductionnetwork.org/uncategorized/seni-lewis/

Seni Lewis - Restraint Reduction Network

You may not know us, but we want to tell you about something very personal that shattered our lives and changed our family forever. This is a photo of our son Seni with his grandmother. Everything...

https://restraintreductionnetwork.org/uncategorized/seni-lewis/

Anthony Grainger. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/11/anthony-grainger-inquiry-police-blame-fatal-shooting

Anthony Grainger inquiry: police to blame for fatal shooting

Report criticises Greater Manchester force for serious deficiencies in its firearms unit

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/11/anthony-grainger-inquiry-police-blame-fatal-shooting

Rocky Bennet. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-medical-asylum/david-rocky-bennett/

David ‘Rocky’ Bennett

Sisters’ call for action following brothers’ death All credits BBC News Originally published – 12 February 2004 ………………………R…

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/police-medical-asylum/david-rocky-bennett/

Alton Manning. https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/prison-restraint/alton-manning/

Alton Manning

Inmate killed by lethal neckhold by BRAMU Originally published 4th May 2000 Any news updates on this case will be listed at the foot of this item Alton Manning, a 33-year-old Black man from Sparkbr…

https://4wardeveruk.org/cases/adult-cases-uk/prison-restraint/alton-manning/

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