Police officer charged with Dalian Atkinson murder

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I don't believe we can discuss this matter as it is sub judice.

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A police officer has been charged with the murder of retired footballer Dalian Atkinson who died after being Tasered.

The ex-Aston Villa striker, 48, was restrained by police officers at his father's house in Telford, Shropshire, on 15 August 2016.

A second police officer, also from the West Mercia Police force, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm.

Both have appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.

The Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) has not named the officers because it believes their defence will apply for them to remain anonymous.

It's rare for a police officer to be charged with murder following the death of someone they were in contact with on duty.

The last time this happened in the UK was five years ago, when Anthony Long, a retired Metropolitan Police firearms officer, was charged with the murder of robbery suspect Azelle Rodney.

He was shot dead in north-west London in 2005, but 10 years later Mr Long was acquitted.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50333081">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50333081



Will we get a trial and outcome based on the real story or another "legal settlement"...?