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Mark Duggan inquest: Key questions set out for jury Mark Duggan inquest: Killed man was trailed by police
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Jurors at the inquest into the death of Mark Duggan have been told they must consider two key questions. A man shot dead by police in London, sparking nationwide riots, had been under surveillance before his death, an inquest has heard.
Ashley Underwood QC told them they must consider whether it was necessary for officers to fire a fatal shot and whether a planned police operation minimised the need for lethal force. Mark Duggan was killed by armed police in Tottenham in August 2011 when it was believed he had a gun.
The father-of-four was shot dead by armed police in Tottenham in August 2011, sparking widespread rioting. Jurors have been told to consider whether officers needed to shoot and whether a planned police operation minimised the need for lethal force.
The inquest at the Royal Courts of Justice is expected to last two months.The inquest at the Royal Courts of Justice is expected to last two months.
"Firmed up" intelligence"Firmed up" intelligence
During the inquest evidence from 100 witnesses is expected to be heard. Police officers giving evidence will do so from behind a screen and under code names. The inquest is expected to include evidence from 100 witnesses, with police officers doing so from behind a screen and under code names.
Mr Underwood, who is presenting the Metropolitan Police Service's account of events, told the court the officer who fired the fatal shot, known as V53, believed he was acting in self defence. Ashley Underwood QC, who is presenting the Metropolitan Police Service's account of events, told the court Mr Duggan had been surveyed by Operation Trident, a police investigation into gangs and violent crime.
He said police received intelligence that 29-year-old Mr Duggan was "intent" on picking up a gun from someone they believed was Kevin Hutchinson-Foster which was "firmed up" in the days leading up to the shooting. He said police received intelligence the 29-year-old was "intent" on picking up a gun from someone they believed was Kevin Hutchinson-Foster which was "firmed up" in the days leading up to the shooting.
Mr Underwood said the police trailed Mr Duggan after receiving information he had picked up a gun and was on his way to Broadwater Farm in Tottenham, and were ordered to intercept the minicab he was travelling in on Ferry Lane. Mr Underwood said the police trailed Mr Duggan after receiving information he was carrying a firearm and was on his way to Broadwater Farm in Tottenham.
On approaching the vehicle, V53 fired twice believing Mr Duggan was bringing out his gun and presented a threat. They were ordered to intercept the minicab he was travelling in on Ferry Lane.
On approaching the vehicle, an officer known as V53, fired twice believing Mr Duggan was reaching for the gun and presented a threat.
The officer also believed the "gun kept coming out" after he fired the first shot and said he was acting in self-defence.
"Capable of lethal force"
Mr Duggan was hit in the bicep and the chest, piercing his aorta, and died despite the police "strenuously and professionally" performing first aid, Mr Underwood said.Mr Duggan was hit in the bicep and the chest, piercing his aorta, and died despite the police "strenuously and professionally" performing first aid, Mr Underwood said.
A gun, wrapped in a dark sock, "entirely capable of lethal force" was found about 20ft (6m) from the vehicle, Mr Underwood said. The inquest was told that a doctor is expected to say "no amount of radical surgery could have saved Mark Duggan" when he gives evidence.
During the opening speech the jury was also told that Mr Duggan had been under surveillance by police operations investigating gangs and violent crime. Tweeting from the court room, Home Affairs correspondent Danny Shaw said: "There were gasps in the court room as a photo of Duggan's bloodstained puffa jacket with bullet holes was shown."
Mr Underwood added that police were "surprised" not to find a gun on the wounded man.
A loaded pistol wrapped in a dark sock, "entirely capable of lethal force" was later found about 20ft (6m) from the vehicle, the court was told.
Mr Underwood said a police firearms stop is designed to "shock and awe" targets into submission, but "regrettably" Mr Duggan" knew police were tailing him after he was sent a text message warning him.
Mr Underwood added that during the investigation one particle of gunshot residue was found in Duggan's back pocket but it was "not statistically significant" according to experts.