091201 Vigil For Ian Tomlinson (10 images)
The family of G20 protest victim Ian Tomlinson lead a candlelit vigil to remember his death.
Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer during clashes in the City of London that marred the meeting of political leaders on April 1.
His widow Julia and stepson Paul King addressed supporters at the event in Royal Exchange, in the shadow of the Bank of England.
They were joined by MP John McDonnell, their solicitor Jules Carey and the family of...
more »The family of G20 protest victim Ian Tomlinson lead a candlelit vigil to remember his death.
Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer during clashes in the City of London that marred the meeting of political leaders on April 1.
His widow Julia and stepson Paul King addressed supporters at the event in Royal Exchange, in the shadow of the Bank of England.
They were joined by MP John McDonnell, their solicitor Jules Carey and the family of Sean Rigg, 40, who died in custody at Brixton police station in August last year.
Mrs Tomlinson said: "Ian died in tragic circumstances, an 'innocent passer-by' trying to get home, after a police assault at the G20 protests.
"Eight months on our family are preparing for our first Christmas without him and still waiting for justice.
"We have been grateful for public support this year and would like an opportunity to hold this public memorial gathering to remember Ian, with our friends and supporters around us.
"We ask that those who attend please wear black as a mark of respect and remember that this is peaceful event."
The Tomlinson family have lodged a fresh complaint with the Independent Police Complaints Commission, claiming a senior Metropolitan Police officer misled those investigating his death as part of a "cover-up".
Mr King said the unnamed officer alleged Mr Tomlinson fell to the ground before he was struck by an officer and pushed to the ground.
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