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Custody death man ‘could not breathe’

originally published by: BBC News
11th January 2010

A cocaine addict who died in custody told officers “you’re killing me” as he was arrested at his girlfriend’s south-east London home, an inquest has heard.

Paul Coker, 32, died at Plumstead police station, two hours after he was arrested at Lucy Chadwick’s house for breaching the peace on 6 August 2005. Mr Coker had shouted “I can’t breathe, you’re killing me”, Ms Chadwick told Southwark Coroner’s Court. A jury will decide if police followed correct detention procedures. The court heard Mr Coker became unwell and collapsed after being transported to cells.

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Powell family makes Rule 43 Recommendations

from Mikey Powell Campaign for Justice
published: 2nd January 2010

The following are the recommendations under Rule 43 * put to the Coroner by the family’s legal representatives following the jury verdict on 18th December 2009. These recommendations are compiled not only in relation to Mikey’s case but to other similar cases both in the West Midlands region and nationally.

* About Rule 43

Under Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules (as amended with effect from 17 July 2008) Where:

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