You will be aware of the ongoing manhunt for Abdul Ezedi after the terrible alkali attack in Clapham a few weeks ago.  The Metropolitan Police announced last week their working theory that Ezedi entered the Thames near Chelsea Bridge, the inference being he is now presumed dead.  The Guardian did a piece on the work […]

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An inquest in Newport, Gwent has concluded after hearing three weeks of evidence, following the death of Mouayed Bashir in 2021.  The jury returned a short, narrative verdict concluding a finding his death was caused by cocaine intoxication, contributed to by Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) following a period of restraint. His Majesty’s Coroner stated that police restraint did […]

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On Wednesday 7th February 2024 an evidence session was held at the London Assembly about Right Care, Right Person and you can view the entire session on YouTube. A point of guidance on the session: the YouTube stream is three-hours long(!) and that’s reflected in the length of this post, so sorry for that! — […]

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