The chief constable added: "I am deeply sorry for the devastating impact the actions of a West Mercia officer has caused you and I extend my deepest condolences to you all, and Dalian's wider family and friends."
The former footballer was in the midst of a mental breakdown and had been shouting outside his father's house claiming to be the Messiah, neighbours reported at the time. Since 1990, 10 officers had faced murder or manslaughter charges but were acquitted or the cases against them collapsed.To team-mates, he was known for his sense of humour and dazzling skills. To his manager, he was a striker who always performed well in big matches.
Don’t understand any of this surrounding him. He was crazed at the scene, and the officer, in fear of his life, would do what anybody would do to save their life. This is a travesty of justice. Not against Atkinson, but against the Police Officer.
As one has gone its guaranteed 5 will be born in their place
LoL 😆 🤣 😂
He's an ex footballer. Why does he have to be described as a black ex footballer? Would Dean Saunders, who played at a similar time, be described as a white ex footballer?
8 Years , what a let down to this man’s family should have been 28 at least ! Is it any wonder no one believes in the justice system ! What if it was the other way this man killed the cop I’m sure he would have been given a life sentence ………
They apologize. That's okay then. 🤬
Why wasn’t this case referred for an unduly lenient sentence?! It’s made a mockery of the conviction and despite the conviction it whiffs of system corruption! 😡
So when is the trial and convictions ?
To little to late 😡