Police restraint contributed to Leon Briggs death, jury finds
by Diane Taylor from on (#5F8ES)
Inquest jurors identify police and ambulance failings before 39-year-old's death in Luton in 2013
The way in which police officers restrained a man with drug-induced psychosis more than minimally" contributed to his death in Luton in 2013, an inquest jury in Milton Keynes has found by unanimous verdict.
Leon Briggs, a 39-year-old father of two, of mixed ethnic background, was a lorry driver and also taught computer skills to older people. His family described him as a loving brother and father, caring and genuine".
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