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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Steven Morris and Jamie Grierson

Police actions worsened medical crisis that led to black man’s death, inquest finds

Godrick Osei
Godrick Osei died after being dragged by his collar and handcuffed by police in Truro, Cornwall. Photograph: Family handout

A vulnerable black man who died after police dragged him across a bathroom floor by his collar and handcuffed him had a medical emergency that was worsened by his interactions with the officers, an inquest jury has concluded.

Godrick Osei, a student, had been experiencing acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) in the early hours of 3 July 2022 after using cannabis and cocaine, and drinking alcohol, the inquest into his death heard.

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