Article 6XR66 ‘Terrified’ black man died after police restrained him, inquest hears

‘Terrified’ black man died after police restrained him, inquest hears

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Steven Morris
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Devon and Cornwall officers deny Godrick Osei, who was dragged by collar and handcuffed, was treated inhumanely' because of race

A vulnerable and terrified" black man who was suffering a medical emergency and crying out for help died after police dragged him across a bathroom floor by his collar and handcuffed him, an inquest jury has heard.

Godrick Osei, 35, who was said to be experiencing acute behavioural disturbance (ABD), became floppy" and suffered a fatal collapse within two minutes of being restrained.

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