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Birmingham riot deaths public inquiry backed by PCC Birmingham riot deaths public inquiry backed by PCC
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The West Midlands police and crime commissioner has backed a public inquiry call into the investigation of how three men died in riots in 2011.The West Midlands police and crime commissioner has backed a public inquiry call into the investigation of how three men died in riots in 2011.
PCC Bob Jones commented after the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) cleared a senior detective of wrongdoing.PCC Bob Jones commented after the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) cleared a senior detective of wrongdoing.
The victims' families said its report did not address a judge's accusations that the officer "invented evidence".The victims' families said its report did not address a judge's accusations that the officer "invented evidence".
Mr Jones said the watchdog only covered a small part of the justice system.Mr Jones said the watchdog only covered a small part of the justice system.
'Limited remit''Limited remit'
He echoed calls from Tariq Jahan, whose son was among the three men killed, for Home Secretary Teresa May to launch a public inquiry into "broader issues" surrounding the case
Haroon Jahan, 20, and brothers Shazad Ali, 30, and Abdul Musavir, 31, died after being hit by a car in Winson Green, Birmingham, on 10 August 2011.Haroon Jahan, 20, and brothers Shazad Ali, 30, and Abdul Musavir, 31, died after being hit by a car in Winson Green, Birmingham, on 10 August 2011.
Eight men were charged with their murder but later cleared by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court.Eight men were charged with their murder but later cleared by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court.
The IPCC found there had been failings in West Midlands Police's investigation - but found Det Ch Insp Anthony Tagg should not face disciplinary procedures.The IPCC found there had been failings in West Midlands Police's investigation - but found Det Ch Insp Anthony Tagg should not face disciplinary procedures.
This was despite trial judge Mr Justice Flaux accusing the officer of lying under oath.This was despite trial judge Mr Justice Flaux accusing the officer of lying under oath.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said in September there was insufficient evidence to prove he had knowingly made a false statement to enable perjury charges to be brought.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said in September there was insufficient evidence to prove he had knowingly made a false statement to enable perjury charges to be brought.
Mr Jones has questioned why the IPCC's conclusions were "markedly different to those of [the judge]" and said "serious questions... need to be answered by the courts, CPS and IPCC."Mr Jones has questioned why the IPCC's conclusions were "markedly different to those of [the judge]" and said "serious questions... need to be answered by the courts, CPS and IPCC."
After meeting with community representatives in Winson Green, Mr Jones said he would "be raising some of these broader questions with the police".
He said the commission had a "limited remit" and a more "comprehensive response" would be for the home secretary to order a public inquiry.He said the commission had a "limited remit" and a more "comprehensive response" would be for the home secretary to order a public inquiry.
"All the IPCC is able to do is request information from certain parts of the justice system," he said."All the IPCC is able to do is request information from certain parts of the justice system," he said.
"A judicial inquiry can summon the witnesses, get the proper investigations done and get the whole picture.""A judicial inquiry can summon the witnesses, get the proper investigations done and get the whole picture."
The IPCC found Det Insp Khalid Kiyani had offered immunity from prosecution to potential witnesses during the investigation.The IPCC found Det Insp Khalid Kiyani had offered immunity from prosecution to potential witnesses during the investigation.
It ruled the officer "would have had a case to answer for gross misconduct" had he not retired before the inquiry was complete.It ruled the officer "would have had a case to answer for gross misconduct" had he not retired before the inquiry was complete.
But, it said it was satisfied Det Ch Insp Tagg had no knowledge of Det Insp Kiyani's actions.But, it said it was satisfied Det Ch Insp Tagg had no knowledge of Det Insp Kiyani's actions.
Tariq Jahan, father of Haroon, said the victim's relatives were seeking legal advice but intended to pursue the matter. Mr Jahan said the victim's relatives were seeking legal advice but intended to pursue the matter.
"It's not over for us, I'll keep going until we get someone or something held accountable," he said. "It's not over for us. I'll keep going until we get someone or something held accountable," he said.