Listening to the "Today" programme on BBC4 this morning, the Ian Tomlinson video being discussed. It was described as "amateur", "amateurish", "shaky", and "all over the place". Surprisingly the speakers didn't get round to describing it as worthless as evidence, though I'm sure they were dying to do so.
The interviewee described what was to be seen on the video, including the cop striking Mr. Tomlinson with his truncheon on the back of the legs before knocking him to the ground. The interviewer declared that he had not discerned the use of the truncheon. At this point I'd had enough and turned the radio off before I heard it suggested that Mr. Tomlinson was an al-Qua'ida operative - or maybe the BBC is leaving that claim to the (Daily?)Mail.
The Metropolitan Police have lied again about the death of a man at the hands of their officers. Now the story will keep changing until the media get tired of reporting it. The Guardian has a headline suggesting the assailant could face a manslaughter charge - could, but won't, Messrs Guardian. However he can expect a promotion soon.
Blair Peach, now what happened to his killer? Oh yes, I remember now, he was never charged but he WAS promoted.