quangobaudJul 25, 2024

previous case of police officer kicking someone in the head (and causing death)

#DalianAtkinson #PoliceUK

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-57603091

Dalian Atkinson: PC Benjamin Monk jailed for ex-footballer's death

He is the first to be convicted of manslaughter as a result of police contact in more than 30 years.

BBC News
30YrdScreamerMar 17, 2023

A panel today found a police officer guilty of striking Dalian Atkinson with a baton three times while he lay on the ground tasered & having been kicked twice in the head by her (convicted) colleague.

The panel allowed the police officer today to keep her job.

#dalianatkinson

SubtleBlade ⚔️Mar 17, 2023
#Police officer guilty of using excessive force against #DalianAtkinson keeps job - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/17/police-officer-faces-sack-excessive-force-dalian-atkinson
#UK
Police officer guilty of using excessive force against Dalian Atkinson keeps job

Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith of West Mercia police found guilty of gross misconduct and given final written warning

The Guardian