Menezes family react with 'dismay' to final evidence at inquest
The Menezes family responded with 'dismay' to evidence heard during the final day of evidence at the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes.
Evidence given by DI Kevin Southworth, an SO13 anti-terror branch officer, revealed that police had significant intelligence about Hussain Osman prior to the 22nd of July 2005 including a report of suspicions by a member of a local mosque. He also revealed that further photographs of Osman were available - but there were delays in obtaining them because the police were using an office-hours only contact in the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Alessandro Pereira, cousin of Jean Charles De Menezes, today said:
"If the police had acted on all the intelligence they had about Osman before July 22nd, then it could have prevented the misidentification of Jean and he would never have been shot. This new information adds to our personal devastation and dismay at the police."
Ends
Notes to editors:
1. After today's close of evidence, the jury have been sent out until the 1st of December. The family's legal team will now be making their submission as to the verdict that should be left to the jury.
2. For more information contact Justice4Jean campaign: 07944069956.
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