Police watchdog criticised over Sean Rigg custody death investigation
An independent review has criticised the way the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) handled an inquiry into the death of a man in custody. Sean Rigg, who had mental health problems, died on August 21 2008 after collapsing in the custody corridor of Brixton Police Station.…
Met Police attacked for failing mentally ill
Scotland Yard was criticised today for a series of failings in dealing with vulnerable people with mental illness. An independent report found “failures in systems, misjudgments or errors by individuals” and “discrimination” by officers that led to the deaths of people with mental health problems.…
Met ‘blocks’ quizzing of officers in probe over restraint death
Scotland Yard is refusing to allow officers to be questioned under caution over the death of a university student who was forcibly restrained by police at a psychiatric hospital, a watchdog claimed today. University graduate Olaseni Lewis, 23, collapsed and slipped into a coma after he was held…
