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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Diane Taylor

Watchdog to investigate death of man after police contact at Bristol protest

Nicholas Stone, 65, died in January after a protest in Bristol.
Nicholas Stone, 65, died in January after a protest in Bristol. Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian

The police watchdog is investigating the use of force against a retired NHS worker who attended a counter-demonstration against the far right and died shortly after contact with officers there.

Nicholas Stone, 65, who lived in Bristol, died on 10 January after becoming unwell at a protest opposing the rightwing group Bristol Patriots, who were demonstrating in the city centre.

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