Ian Tomlinson Wife Make an appeal for Information.
Jo | 04.04.2009 11:04 | G20 London Summit
Ian Tomlinson Wife Make an appeal for Information the widow of the man lead on today for her partner who she said “died for the crimes of capitalism.”
In a statement made on behalf of the dead man's wife, witnesses were urged to come forward and give statements to expose “the failures of both the police and members of the media in the accurate reporting of yesterdays incident.”
In a statement made on behalf of the dead man's wife, witnesses were urged to come forward and give statements to expose “the failures of both the police and members of the media in the accurate reporting of yesterdays incident.”
Dated Yesterday.
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http://www.salfordonline.com/editorschoice.php?func=viewdetails&vdetails=12318
By Martin Baxter in London
Witnesses to the death of a man during yesterday’s G20 protests in the City of London have called for an official inquiry into the incident after seeing what they believe was a murder on the streets of London.
Ian Tomlinson, 47, was apparently on his way home from work as a newsagent, and allegedly collapsed and suffered a heart attack during the protest.
The allegations were made after the widow of the man today lead a march for her partner who she said “died for the crimes of capitalism.”
One female witness who wished to remain anonymous talked of “police brutality and heartlessness” and directly implicated members of the police force in the “murder” of the protester who, in tributes left outside the Royal Exchange in the city, was described as a “hero.”
She spoke of the “unwarranted” attack made by “masked policemen in riot gear.” After being struck in the head by a police baton she said the man was then bloodied and left unconscious on the street.
Ian Tomlinson collapsed in St Michael's Alley close to the junction of Birchin Lane and Cornhill at 7.30pm.
She said the police had formed an “animal pen” around the protesters to contain what was slowly becoming a heated encounter.
In a statement made on behalf of the dead man's wife, witnesses were urged to come forward and give statements to expose “the failures of both the police and members of the media in the accurate reporting of yesterdays incident.”
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Footnote:
It is the wishes of Ian's wife to declare that she has not accused the police of murdering him.
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By Martin Baxter in London
Witnesses to the death of a man during yesterday’s G20 protests in the City of London have called for an official inquiry into the incident after seeing what they believe was a murder on the streets of London.
Ian Tomlinson, 47, was apparently on his way home from work as a newsagent, and allegedly collapsed and suffered a heart attack during the protest.
The allegations were made after the widow of the man today lead a march for her partner who she said “died for the crimes of capitalism.”
One female witness who wished to remain anonymous talked of “police brutality and heartlessness” and directly implicated members of the police force in the “murder” of the protester who, in tributes left outside the Royal Exchange in the city, was described as a “hero.”
She spoke of the “unwarranted” attack made by “masked policemen in riot gear.” After being struck in the head by a police baton she said the man was then bloodied and left unconscious on the street.
Ian Tomlinson collapsed in St Michael's Alley close to the junction of Birchin Lane and Cornhill at 7.30pm.
She said the police had formed an “animal pen” around the protesters to contain what was slowly becoming a heated encounter.
In a statement made on behalf of the dead man's wife, witnesses were urged to come forward and give statements to expose “the failures of both the police and members of the media in the accurate reporting of yesterdays incident.”
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Footnote:
It is the wishes of Ian's wife to declare that she has not accused the police of murdering him.
Jo
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widow rips down memorial messages
04.04.2009 12:20
Can someone confirm either of the two versions? Seems like at least one of them is made up.
the sun
The Bum
04.04.2009 14:23
Groovy Bob
Oh really
04.04.2009 15:20
I'll bet they did. Why plain clothes?
Hmmm
Oi!
“But she was furious and yelled, ‘He was my husband, he wasn’t a protester’Sun
04.04.2009 18:21
No wonder less paper sales go on & people dont believe what the media are allowed to tell us on the "news"
Georgie orwell
Well she won't win many support at this rate.
04.04.2009 19:07
Jo
jo
04.04.2009 20:26
Her husband has just died! Give her a break - leave her alone. Your articles have constantly tried to twist this into a story of a 'dead protestor' and are now just sore that it isn't going your way.
jo-stop
I haven't seen her wedding certificate.
04.04.2009 22:09
beware
What contradiction ?
05.04.2009 00:29
Besides, if anything, it could be a stronger case in the public mind - the accusation that *even an innocent passer-by* could be caught up in police brutaiity and killed...so don't paint him as an activist - let it be said that he was an ordinary newsagent, somebody the general public can empathise with.
someone