Family of man killed by police in Redditch say officers ‘had no mercy’

Relatives say Marcus Meade's mental health deteriorated before standoff and call for full accountability'

The family of Marcus Meade, who was shot and killed by police on Christmas Eve while thought to be having a mental health crisis, have said officers showed no mercy for him", as they called for full accountability" of those involved.

Meade, 39, was killed while alone in his home in Redditch on 24 December after a five-hour standoff with West Mercia police officers, and was allegedly in possession of a knife.