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Doug · 17-08-2005, 08:54

Regrettably this is without doubt an own goal for the Met which may result in the prosecution of one or more officers if the actual “independent investigation which forms correct legal practice and not the popular press” and I include those idiots at ITV News in this statement, concludes that those offices acted without regard for public safety.

These documents where linked by an individual or individuals who acted without regard for justice, the due process of law or regard for the feelings and welfare of the mans immediate family. This is sensationalised journalism at its worse. The release of these documents constitutes a fraction of the evidence that will be available to the investigation and will only muddy the water further in respect of the truth.

It was known within hours that this man was not a terrorist, it was known that many of those purporting to have witnessed events where lying or had sensationalised there stories in the heat of the moment. Not all of the descriptions of events had come from the police; TV reporters and the so called gentlemen of the press had generated a picture of events from snippets of information from unqualified sources and made incorrect assumptions as to what actually happened.

Undoubtedly mistakes where made and someone will pay. But at least recognise that an official enquiry is under way and the Independent Investigation will only report when all the evidence is collated and read before you condemn.

My respects and heart felt sympathies go out to this mans family……….

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Doug Member. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bispham Posts: 9,477 Liked: 71 times Rep Power: 3502	Re: forget the terrorists, this is worse - much worse! Regrettably this is without doubt an own goal for the Met which may result in the prosecution of one or more officers if the actual “independent investigation which forms correct legal practice and not the popular press” and I include those idiots at ITV News in this statement, concludes that those offices acted without regard for public safety. These documents where linked by an individual or individuals who acted without regard for justice, the due process of law or regard for the feelings and welfare of the mans immediate family. This is sensationalised journalism at its worse. The release of these documents constitutes a fraction of the evidence that will be available to the investigation and will only muddy the water further in respect of the truth. It was known within hours that this man was not a terrorist, it was known that many of those purporting to have witnessed events where lying or had sensationalised there stories in the heat of the moment. Not all of the descriptions of events had come from the police; TV reporters and the so called gentlemen of the press had generated a picture of events from snippets of information from unqualified sources and made incorrect assumptions as to what actually happened. Undoubtedly mistakes where made and someone will pay. But at least recognise that an official enquiry is under way and the Independent Investigation will only report when all the evidence is collated and read before you condemn. My respects and heart felt sympathies go out to this mans family………. __________________ On - Stanley – On - Who’s Laughing Now - Last edited by Doug; 17-08-2005 at 09:24.