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Julian Cole arrest: Police chief warns against 'blame assumptions' | Julian Cole arrest: Police chief warns against 'blame assumptions' |
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A chief constable says it is too early "make assumptions" over who was at fault when a man was left paralysed after his arrest outside a nightclub. | A chief constable says it is too early "make assumptions" over who was at fault when a man was left paralysed after his arrest outside a nightclub. |
Julian Cole, 21, suffered a broken neck when he was restrained outside Elements nightclub, in Bedford, in May 2013. | Julian Cole, 21, suffered a broken neck when he was restrained outside Elements nightclub, in Bedford, in May 2013. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has apologised for how long its investigation is taking. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has apologised for how long its investigation is taking. |
Colette Paul, of Bedfordshire Police, said she understood frustrations over slow progress in the inquiry. | Colette Paul, of Bedfordshire Police, said she understood frustrations over slow progress in the inquiry. |
"We all want to see the investigation concluded and any perpetrators brought to justice," she said. | "We all want to see the investigation concluded and any perpetrators brought to justice," she said. |
"But whilst the investigation is under way, we cannot make any assumptions about where the blame lies. | "But whilst the investigation is under way, we cannot make any assumptions about where the blame lies. |
"Bedfordshire Police will continue to be fully supportive of the investigation and we hope Mr Cole and his family will soon have the closure that they require." | "Bedfordshire Police will continue to be fully supportive of the investigation and we hope Mr Cole and his family will soon have the closure that they require." |
In their campaign blog, Mr Cole's family said the University of Bedfordshire sports science student had returned to the club to get a refund, shortly after he and his friends had been asked to leave. | In their campaign blog, Mr Cole's family said the University of Bedfordshire sports science student had returned to the club to get a refund, shortly after he and his friends had been asked to leave. |
CCTV footage shows him being dragged unconscious across the road to a police van. | CCTV footage shows him being dragged unconscious across the road to a police van. |
Mr Cole, from London, was taken to Greyfriar's Police Station where he remained unresponsive and an ambulance was called. | Mr Cole, from London, was taken to Greyfriar's Police Station where he remained unresponsive and an ambulance was called. |
He suffered a spinal injury and brain damage and needs 24-hour nursing care. | He suffered a spinal injury and brain damage and needs 24-hour nursing care. |
A spokesman said: "Julian's family, who visit (him) every day and live with the heartbreak of seeing their athletic 21-year-old lying impassive, need answers." | A spokesman said: "Julian's family, who visit (him) every day and live with the heartbreak of seeing their athletic 21-year-old lying impassive, need answers." |
The IPCC has said the "complex" probe was "close to completion" and it has interviewed six police officers and two door staff under caution. | The IPCC has said the "complex" probe was "close to completion" and it has interviewed six police officers and two door staff under caution. |
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