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A police officer who investigated the deaths of three men in Birmingham during the 2011 riots would have had a case to answer for gross misconduct.A police officer who investigated the deaths of three men in Birmingham during the 2011 riots would have had a case to answer for gross misconduct.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found Det Insp Khalid Kiyani was "reckless" in his conduct regarding the investigation. Eight men were cleared of murder in 2012 and the trial heard witnesses were offered immunity from prosecution in return for statements.
Det Insp Kiyani would have faced police disciplinary procedures had he not retired from the force in October 2012. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found Det Insp Khalid Kiyani was "reckless" in his conduct.
The IPCC found no case to answer for misconduct against Det Ch Insp Tagg. It said he would have faced a gross misconduct charge had he not retired.
Det Ch Insp Anthony Tagg was the senior investigating officer in the murder case. The IPCC found no case to answer for misconduct against Det Ch Insp Anthony Tagg, who was the senior investigating officer for West Midlands Police in the murder case.
Tariq Jahan, who appealed for calm after his son and two other men were killed in Winson Green, Birmingham, said he was "heartbroken" by the IPCC's findings 'Raises more questions'
He told the BBC he "had stood side by side with the police but now has lost faith in the criminal justice system". Tariq Jahan, who appealed for calm after his son and two other men were killed in Winson Green, Birmingham, said he was "heartbroken" by the IPCC's findings.
He said the IPCC report gave his family "no comfort or clarity", but "raises more questions".
Mr Jahan told the BBC he "had stood side by side with the police but now has lost faith in the criminal justice system".
He also called for a public inquiry into the actions of the police and CPS.
On 10 August 2011 Haroon Jahan, 20, and brothers Shazad Ali, 30, and Abdul Musavir, 31, died after being hit by a car.On 10 August 2011 Haroon Jahan, 20, and brothers Shazad Ali, 30, and Abdul Musavir, 31, died after being hit by a car.
Eight men were subsequently charged with their murder and a trial commenced on 19 April 2012 at Birmingham Crown Court.Eight men were subsequently charged with their murder and a trial commenced on 19 April 2012 at Birmingham Crown Court.
The trial heard on 11 August 2011 Det Insp Kiyani offered immunity from prosecution in exchange for witness statements at a public meeting.The trial heard on 11 August 2011 Det Insp Kiyani offered immunity from prosecution in exchange for witness statements at a public meeting.
Det Insp Kiyani alleged Det Ch Insp Tagg had authorised the promise of immunity, which Det Ch Insp Tagg denied, the IPCC report said.Det Insp Kiyani alleged Det Ch Insp Tagg had authorised the promise of immunity, which Det Ch Insp Tagg denied, the IPCC report said.
When the matter came to light in court, the IPCC said trial judge Mr Justice Julian Flaux "raised concerns about the evidence given to him" by Det Ch Insp Tagg, but the trial eventually continued. When the matter came to light in court, the IPCC said trial judge Mr Justice Julian Flaux "raised concerns about the evidence given to him" by Det Ch Insp Tagg, but the trial eventually continued. The eight accused were found not guilty in July 2012.
In July 2012 the eight men accused of murder were found not guilty by a jury. 'Complex investigation'
IPCC deputy chair Rachel Cerfontyne said: "While our investigation found that Det Ch Insp Tagg should have been more forcible and clear in advising prosecution Counsel of the immunity issue, he did not intend to deceive in his evidence provided at Crown Court."IPCC deputy chair Rachel Cerfontyne said: "While our investigation found that Det Ch Insp Tagg should have been more forcible and clear in advising prosecution Counsel of the immunity issue, he did not intend to deceive in his evidence provided at Crown Court."
She said the watchdog had found no evidence he "knew of or sanctioned the offer of immunity prior to it being given at a public meeting by Det Insp Kiyani."She said the watchdog had found no evidence he "knew of or sanctioned the offer of immunity prior to it being given at a public meeting by Det Insp Kiyani."
"Det Insp Kiyani was attempting to encourage individuals within the local community to come forward and provide details to progress the triple murder investigation. However, as an experienced senior officer, his offering of immunity to a group of unknown individuals without due consideration to potential offences or appropriate authorisation was a reckless act," she said."Det Insp Kiyani was attempting to encourage individuals within the local community to come forward and provide details to progress the triple murder investigation. However, as an experienced senior officer, his offering of immunity to a group of unknown individuals without due consideration to potential offences or appropriate authorisation was a reckless act," she said.
Ms Cerfontyne concluded: "The murder investigation was a complex, high profile one and it was vital that it was carried out in a way that could command the confidence of all communities in Birmingham.Ms Cerfontyne concluded: "The murder investigation was a complex, high profile one and it was vital that it was carried out in a way that could command the confidence of all communities in Birmingham.
"While we cannot say what impact this issue had on the trial or the verdict, the bereaved families publicly placed their faith in the criminal justice system but they understandably feel that they have been failed by the system they trusted.""While we cannot say what impact this issue had on the trial or the verdict, the bereaved families publicly placed their faith in the criminal justice system but they understandably feel that they have been failed by the system they trusted."
Reading a statement, alongside members of his family and those of Abdul Musavir and Shahzad Ali, Mr Jahan said: "It is difficult to accept Det Insp Khalid [Kiyani] acted in the allegations made against him without the knowledge of his senior officers.
"We have lost trust and confidence in West Midlands Police."
Mr Jahan said he found it "convenient" that Det Insp Kiyani had retired.
West Midlands Police said he had left the force as a result of the A19 regulations that require officers with 30 years' service to retire.