Two paramedics giving evidence at a disciplinary hearing of police officers involved in an incident in which a student athlete was paralysed have accused investigators of putting them under pressure to give inaccurate statements. An earlier hearing saw footage of Cole being tackled to the ground twice by police and bouncers outside Elements nightclub in Bedford. The officers involved say that Cole was conscious and able to walk to the police van, where he was arrested. Both complained that a follow-up statement given almost two years after the incident had been the result of “leading questions” by investigators. At issue was whether Ross told Dilley that Cole was removed from the van, or whether he got out himself.

Source: The Guardian October 13, 2018 10:41 UTC