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Sean Rigg custody death: Police perjury charges dropped Sean Rigg custody death: Police perjury charges dropped
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Two police officers will not face charges of perjury, perverting the course of justice or collusion in relation to a death of a prisoner.Two police officers will not face charges of perjury, perverting the course of justice or collusion in relation to a death of a prisoner.
Sean Rigg, 40, was arrested in Balham and taken to Brixton police station, in south London, in August 2008 after attacking a man. Musician Sean Rigg, 40, was arrested in Balham and taken to Brixton police station, in south London, in August 2008 on suspicion of attacking a man.
He suffered a cardiac arrest and died at the station.He suffered a cardiac arrest and died at the station.
The Crown Prosecution Service was asked to make charging decisions over three allegations only. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was asked to make charging decisions over three allegations only.
Potential homicide charges continue to be investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) watchdog. 'Unsuitable' force
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Potential murder or manslaughter charges continue to be investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. An inquest jury found police used "unsuitable" force on Mr Rigg, for allegedly attacking officers and passers-by.
Mr Rigg had been diagnosed with schizophrenia as a 20-year-old.
The CPS said it would take no further action after considering allegations against a custody sergeant and police constable concerning statements made about Mr Rigg that were later shown to be incorrect.
Malcolm McHaffie, CPS deputy head of special crime, said: "Having considered the material provided to us in great detail, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to prosecute for any criminal offence
"We appreciate that this decision may be disappointing to the family of Mr Rigg, but we have written to them to explain our position in detail and have offered to meet with them if they so wish."