Police restraint caused or contributed to teacher's death, inquest finds

Jury found failure to carry out mental health assessment also contributed to death of Meirion James at police station in WalesA poet and teacher with mental health issues died after he was restrained in a prone position at a police station in west Wales, an inquest jury has found.Meirion James, from Pembrokeshire, was restrained by police officers and civilian detention officers, and also sprayed with Pava spray – a type of incapacitant. Continue reading...