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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Alexandra Topping

Police watchdog apologises to sister of black man who died in custody in 2008

Sean Rigg
Sean Rigg died in custody at Brixton police station in 2008. Photograph: Hickman and Rose Solicitors/PA

The police watchdog has apologised “unreservedly” to the sister of a black man who died in police custody in London 15 years ago.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct apologised to Marcia Rigg, whose brother Sean died after losing consciousness at Brixton police station, for delays and police failings. She said she hoped that no other family would have to endure her family’s “never-ending trauma”.

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