Snoopy: I'll take that as a no, it is not acceptable to shove a man like that from behind.

And at the mo, it's upto the IPCC and the CPS.

And we are all entitled to an opinion.. just like the Family is...

.....Paul King, Mr Tomlinson's step-son, said "First we were told that there had been no contact with the police, then we were told that he died of a heart attack.

"Now we know that he was violently assaulted by a police officer and died from internal bleeding. As time goes on we hope that the full truth about how Ian died will be made known."

Jules Carey of Tuckers, the family's solicitor, said the family had known about the results of the second post-mortem for the past week - but had reluctantly agreed to remain silent while the IPCC continued its investigations.

"The findings of Dr Nat Cary significantly increase the likelihood that the officer will now face the more serious charge of manslaughter," said Mr Carey.

"The IPCC opposed the disclosure of Dr Cary's findings until they satisfied themselves that it would not prejudice their investigation of the officer.

"It is of some comfort to the family that the record is now being put straight, but they hope that the IPCC investigation will be expedited and thorough, and that there will be a prompt referral to the CPS for charge," he added.

(V): yes i read that couple of days ago

(V): ""Now we know that he was violently assaulted by a police officer and died from internal bleeding. As time goes on we hope that the full truth about how Ian died will be made known.""


The choice of the words "violently assaulted" seems a bit much to me. The man was shoved to the ground. And assault perhaps but no a violent one. Seems to me that if the shove caused the man's death, it was a freak accident more than anything else. Which is likely why they are talking about manslaughter and not murder.

Artful Dodger: Exactly why the man has been interviewed under caution of suspicion of manslaughter.

The words of that of a family member.. you would expect him to be peeved.