Jean Charles de Menezes Inquest: Sir Paul Stephenson statement

Jean Charles de Menezes Inquest: Sir Paul Stephenson statement; Sir Paul Stephenson (Acting Commissioner, Metropolitan Police) press conference SOT - Over the past 10 weeks the inquest has heard in great detail about the events of July 22 2005 and what unfolded on that tragic day over a very short space of time. We have heard the jury's conclusions and now need to take time to give proper consideration to them. I also note the coroner's intention to make a report on his recommendations for any future action we may need to take. The death of Jean Charles de Menezes was a tragedy. He was an innocent man and we must, and do, accept full responsibility for his death. For somebody to lose their life in such circumstances is something that the Metropolitan Police Service deeply regrets. In the face of enormous challenges faced by officers on that day, we made a most terrible mistake. I am sorry I wish to once again express my profound condolences to the family of Jean Charles. They have suffered the most dreadful of losses. July 2005 brought with it unparalleled challenges for the Met and the people of London, including the unique situation where there were four failed suicide bombers on the run. Our priority that day was to arrest these terrorists before they could commit further atrocities and potential acts of mass murder. No one set out that day to kill an innocent man. The coroner has ruled that, on the extensive evidence called before him, this was not an unlawful killing. Those officers knew that further terrorist attacks could take place. They set out with the intention to defend and protect the public. The officers involved in the fatal shooting of Jean Charles have described in court the personal impact this tragedy has had and will continue to have on their lives for many years to come. Our duty then, as it is now, is to ensure that this organisation learns from the events to minimise the chances of...
Jean Charles de Menezes Inquest: Sir Paul Stephenson statement; Sir Paul Stephenson (Acting Commissioner, Metropolitan Police) press conference SOT - Over the past 10 weeks the inquest has heard in great detail about the events of July 22 2005 and what unfolded on that tragic day over a very short space of time. We have heard the jury's conclusions and now need to take time to give proper consideration to them. I also note the coroner's intention to make a report on his recommendations for any future action we may need to take. The death of Jean Charles de Menezes was a tragedy. He was an innocent man and we must, and do, accept full responsibility for his death. For somebody to lose their life in such circumstances is something that the Metropolitan Police Service deeply regrets. In the face of enormous challenges faced by officers on that day, we made a most terrible mistake. I am sorry I wish to once again express my profound condolences to the family of Jean Charles. They have suffered the most dreadful of losses. July 2005 brought with it unparalleled challenges for the Met and the people of London, including the unique situation where there were four failed suicide bombers on the run. Our priority that day was to arrest these terrorists before they could commit further atrocities and potential acts of mass murder. No one set out that day to kill an innocent man. The coroner has ruled that, on the extensive evidence called before him, this was not an unlawful killing. Those officers knew that further terrorist attacks could take place. They set out with the intention to defend and protect the public. The officers involved in the fatal shooting of Jean Charles have described in court the personal impact this tragedy has had and will continue to have on their lives for many years to come. Our duty then, as it is now, is to ensure that this organisation learns from the events to minimise the chances of...
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