Dalian Atkinson trial

[aldridgeboy]

I think it's the case that the prosecution aren't disputing the fact that the decision to use the taser was justified, it's that they shocked him for way too long, and then kicked him twice. I'm not a legal expert but I'd be surprised if the murder charge stood up, but would also be surprised if the manslaughter charge didn't. If you kick someone in the head who is unconscious on the ground and they die, there's not really much of a defence to that is there, especially if you're a trained police officer.

Pretty much this

[BC54 VFC]

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2021/05/04/ex-villa-star-dalian-atkinson-died-after-being-tasered-and-kicked-jury-told/

[Drummond]

What has been described sounds horrific. Tazered for 33 seconds when the limit is set to 5. Then kicked and beaten with a truncheon when already unconscious.

It sounds like a lot of American policing, i.e. inept, poorly trained, and brutal.

[Drummond]

I'd just like to add that I'm glad the story is currently the lead story on the BBC News site.

[Ian.]

That’s absolutely sickening. What an almighty horrible man and the result in this just a complete tragedy. Sometimes this world makes me so sick with people.

[dave.woodhall]

I've asked for factual reporting only, otherwise this will have to be locked.

[aev]

Speaking to a couple of friends of mine that are policemen, it is incredible the number of incidents that they are called to deal with that involve people that have mental health problems.

[Toronto Villa]

Getting some kicks in the head to finish him off. Lovely. How very police on black men of them.

[Legion]

More detailed report: BBC News - Dalian Atkinson murder trial: Ex-footballer Tasered and 'kicked'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-56979521

[Dave]

Found guilty of manslaughter, not guilty of murder.

[Legion]

Link to article

[LeeB]

"Monk is the first officer convicted of manslaughter during the course of his duties in over three decades"

[Sexual Ealing]

Shortest prison sentence on record incoming.

[manic-road]

I hope his time spent in nick is as uncomfortable as possible.

[yammers]

Shortest prison sentence on record incoming.

I doubt that very much, wouldn’t be surprised to see double figures.