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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ted Hennessey

Family of man Tasered on Chelsea Bridge slam ‘unnecessary force’ of police

PA Media

Relatives of a man who died after jumping from a bridge having been Tasered said the “excessive and unnecessary force” of officers means they are “solely responsible” for his death.

The family of Oladeji Adeyemi Omishore, 41, who died after a confrontation with two officers on Chelsea Bridge on June 4, have said they will campaign for “change” in the Metropolitan Police to ensure his death was not “in vain”.

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