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| G20 police officer is suspended | G20 police officer is suspended |
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| The officer captured on video apparently pushing a man during the G20 protests in London has been suspended, police have said. | The officer captured on video apparently pushing a man during the G20 protests in London has been suspended, police have said. |
| Ian Tomlinson, 47, died from a heart attack minutes after the incident on 1 April, near the Bank of England. | Ian Tomlinson, 47, died from a heart attack minutes after the incident on 1 April, near the Bank of England. |
| The Metropolitan Police suspended the officer after the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) called for the penalty. | The Metropolitan Police suspended the officer after the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) called for the penalty. |
| The IPCC has launched a criminal investigation into the death. | The IPCC has launched a criminal investigation into the death. |
| In this case, we have expressed the view that the officer in question should be suspended from duty, in the public interest IPCC | In this case, we have expressed the view that the officer in question should be suspended from duty, in the public interest IPCC |
| Additional footage from Channel 4 News appeared to show him being hit with a baton. | Additional footage from Channel 4 News appeared to show him being hit with a baton. |
| A statement from the IPCC said: "The IPCC called for the officer to be suspended. The MPS has now informed us that the officer has been suspended with immediate effect. | A statement from the IPCC said: "The IPCC called for the officer to be suspended. The MPS has now informed us that the officer has been suspended with immediate effect. |
| "Although decisions about suspension are a matter for the Chief Officer of the police, when there is an IPCC investigation, the police are obliged to consult with us over the suspension of officers. | "Although decisions about suspension are a matter for the Chief Officer of the police, when there is an IPCC investigation, the police are obliged to consult with us over the suspension of officers. |
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| "In this case, we have expressed the view that the officer in question should be suspended from duty, in the public interest." | "In this case, we have expressed the view that the officer in question should be suspended from duty, in the public interest." |
| A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "In order to maintain public trust in the police handling of public order events A Metropolitan Police territorial support group police constable has been suspended, effective immediately, in relation to the IPCC investigation into the death of Ian Tomlinson. | A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "In order to maintain public trust in the police handling of public order events A Metropolitan Police territorial support group police constable has been suspended, effective immediately, in relation to the IPCC investigation into the death of Ian Tomlinson. |
| "Although the Metropolitan Police consulted with the IPCC, the decision was taken independently by the Metropolitan Police having considered all the circumstances." | "Although the Metropolitan Police consulted with the IPCC, the decision was taken independently by the Metropolitan Police having considered all the circumstances." |
| 'Cover-up' denied | 'Cover-up' denied |
| The IPCC began an independent criminal probe on Wednesday after the first video footage of Mr Tomlinson being shoved to the ground emerged. | The IPCC began an independent criminal probe on Wednesday after the first video footage of Mr Tomlinson being shoved to the ground emerged. |
| It has ordered a second post-mortem examination as part of the inquiry. | It has ordered a second post-mortem examination as part of the inquiry. |
| Kit Malthouse, deputy chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA), said he met IPCC investigator Deborah Glass on Thursday and reiterated the force's support for a "rigorous and speedy" investigation. | Kit Malthouse, deputy chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA), said he met IPCC investigator Deborah Glass on Thursday and reiterated the force's support for a "rigorous and speedy" investigation. |
| Flower tributes have been left for Ian Tomlinson close to where he died | |
| On the suspension he said: "We believe that is the right course of action. | On the suspension he said: "We believe that is the right course of action. |
| "It is important that everyone, including the media, realises that things they say and write in the public arena must not prejudice the outcome of the investigation or indeed any criminal charges that may result. | "It is important that everyone, including the media, realises that things they say and write in the public arena must not prejudice the outcome of the investigation or indeed any criminal charges that may result. |
| "The MPA has asked that members receive a thorough briefing about the tactics employed during the G20 protests, and I confirm that the matter will be discussed during the next meeting of the Police Authority on April 30." | "The MPA has asked that members receive a thorough briefing about the tactics employed during the G20 protests, and I confirm that the matter will be discussed during the next meeting of the Police Authority on April 30." |
| On Thursday the Met acknowledged Mr Tomlinson came "into contact with police" before he died. | On Thursday the Met acknowledged Mr Tomlinson came "into contact with police" before he died. |
| Initially the force said it was unaware he had sustained the alleged assault and said its officers' first contact with him was when they gave him medical aid before he died. | Initially the force said it was unaware he had sustained the alleged assault and said its officers' first contact with him was when they gave him medical aid before he died. |
| But it denied trying to "cover up" the incident. | But it denied trying to "cover up" the incident. |
| Some activists who participated in the demonstrations during the G20 meeting are expected to march from Bethnal Green police station on Saturday to the spot where Mr Tomlinson collapsed. | |
| LOCATION OF IAN TOMLINSON AND G20 PROTESTS IN CITY OF LONDON 1. Protests at Bank Junction | |
| 2. Protest outside RBS branch in Threadneedle Street | |
| 3. Protests outside Bank of England | |
| 4. Climate Change tent city on Bishopsgate | |
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