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Prosecutors handed G20 death file Prosecutors handed G20 death file
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Prosecutors have been handed a file on the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in London in April.Prosecutors have been handed a file on the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in London in April.
They will look at documents and footage provided by the Independent Police Complaints Commission to decide whether to prosecute anyone.They will look at documents and footage provided by the Independent Police Complaints Commission to decide whether to prosecute anyone.
Two post-mortem examinations found the 47-year-old's death may have been due to a heart attack or abdominal bleeding after he was pushed by a policeman.Two post-mortem examinations found the 47-year-old's death may have been due to a heart attack or abdominal bleeding after he was pushed by a policeman.
The IPCC said it had been one of the largest investigations ever undertaken. Mr Tomlinson's widow Julia said it was a "relief to see some progress".
A third set of tests, carried out on behalf of the officer who allegedly pushed him over, has not yet been made public. She expressed a hope that the CPS "will get the case in front of a jury as soon as possible".
A third set of tests, carried out on behalf of the officer who allegedly pushed Mr Tomlinson over, has not yet been made public.
Mobile phone footageMobile phone footage
Mr Tomlinson, a newspaper seller, was not involved in the G20 demonstrations.Mr Tomlinson, a newspaper seller, was not involved in the G20 demonstrations.
Video footage showed a policeman apparently hit him on the leg with a baton and push him over on 1 April.Video footage showed a policeman apparently hit him on the leg with a baton and push him over on 1 April.
Other images suggested that when Mr Tomlinson fell, he hit the ground with some force.Other images suggested that when Mr Tomlinson fell, he hit the ground with some force.
A police constable was interviewed under caution on suspicion of manslaughter and remains suspended.A police constable was interviewed under caution on suspicion of manslaughter and remains suspended.
IPCC INVESTIGATION 40 IPCC investigators190 premises visited on CCTV trawlFootage acquired from 220 camerasIn all, more than 1,200 hours of footage examinedIPCC INVESTIGATION 40 IPCC investigators190 premises visited on CCTV trawlFootage acquired from 220 camerasIn all, more than 1,200 hours of footage examined
The Crown Prosecution Service will now decide whether to press charges against that officer.The Crown Prosecution Service will now decide whether to press charges against that officer.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it had been one of the largest investigations ever undertaken.
IPCC Commissioner for London Deborah Glass said: "Our investigators have worked tirelessly to complete this large and complex investigation as quickly and efficiently as possible and we will now wait for the CPS's decision as to whether a prosecution will be brought."IPCC Commissioner for London Deborah Glass said: "Our investigators have worked tirelessly to complete this large and complex investigation as quickly and efficiently as possible and we will now wait for the CPS's decision as to whether a prosecution will be brought."
In a statement, Ms Glass said much of the video evidence passed to the CPS was collected by members of the public on cameras or mobile phones.In a statement, Ms Glass said much of the video evidence passed to the CPS was collected by members of the public on cameras or mobile phones.
Statements were taken from 193 members of the public, as well as police officers and medical experts, she added.Statements were taken from 193 members of the public, as well as police officers and medical experts, she added.
The IPCC worked with organisations specialising in computerised scene reconstruction, video enhancement and forensic testing.The IPCC worked with organisations specialising in computerised scene reconstruction, video enhancement and forensic testing.
A specialist team was also brought in to trawl the internet for associated footage and messages were posted on YouTube to ask owners of useful footage to contact the IPCC.A specialist team was also brought in to trawl the internet for associated footage and messages were posted on YouTube to ask owners of useful footage to contact the IPCC.
A second independent investigation is continuing into complaints made by Mr Tomlinson's family, including one about media coverage in the aftermath of his death.A second independent investigation is continuing into complaints made by Mr Tomlinson's family, including one about media coverage in the aftermath of his death.
Two other investigations are also now complete and files have been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service. They involve:Two other investigations are also now complete and files have been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service. They involve:
• A complaint from Nicola Fisher, 35 and from Brighton, alleging she was assaulted by a police officer on 2 April• A complaint from Nicola Fisher, 35 and from Brighton, alleging she was assaulted by a police officer on 2 April
• An allegation that another unnamed woman was assaulted by the same police officer on 1 April• An allegation that another unnamed woman was assaulted by the same police officer on 1 April
A further independent investigation into an allegation that a 23-year-old woman was assaulted by officers on 1 April has also concluded and the report is being finalised.A further independent investigation into an allegation that a 23-year-old woman was assaulted by officers on 1 April has also concluded and the report is being finalised.
A sixth case reported to the IPCC in which a 23-year-old man from London alleged an officer used excessive force against him is being handled by local police after he withdrew his complaint.A sixth case reported to the IPCC in which a 23-year-old man from London alleged an officer used excessive force against him is being handled by local police after he withdrew his complaint.