The Latest Breaking News from Dalian Atkinson

Police constable who hit Dalian Atkinson with her baton cleared of assault

Jurors said Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith did not act unlawfully when she struck the ex-footballer three times before his death in 2016.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Dalian Atkinson’s family condemns justice system for six-year delay

Police officer Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith cleared of assaulting ex-footballer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

Dalian Atkinson: PC cleared of assaulting retired Aston Villa player prior to his death

Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith was acquitted after jurors rejected prosecution claims that she ‘lashed out’ in anger at Mr Atkinson before his death in Telford

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

Pc struck Dalian Atkinson with ‘unlawful’ blows after he was tasered, court told

Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith is facing a retrial accused of assaulting the ex-footballer, who died in 2016 after being kicked by another officer.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

Jury selected to try police officer accused of assaulting ex-footballer

Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies using unreasonable force against retired Aston Villa player Dalian Atkinson.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Trial of police officer accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson to begin

The former Aston Villa footballer died an hour after being tasered near his childhood home in 2016.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

'Emotionless killer' scored 40 goals in debut season, led Tranmere to Wembley and slapped 'disrespectful' substitute

John Aldridge was 32 when he joined Tranmere Rovers, but he would stay at the club for a decade, becoming a true great of the club

Liverpool Echo · Jun 29, 2022

Volunteer Special Constables will be allowed to use Tasers for the first time

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has previously noted black people are more likely to be Tasered for prolonged periods of time than white people.

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022