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Home Office statement on death of Charles de Menezes
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, said:
"The death of Jean Charles de Menezes was a profoundly shocking tragedy and the de Menezes family have my deepest sympathy.
"This was a complex case which raised a number of important issues for policing. We will consider carefully the implications of the verdict with the police service.
"The trial reminds us all of the extremely demanding circumstances under which the police work to protect us from further terrorist attack. The Commissioner and the Metropolitan Police remain in the forefront of the fight against crime and terrorism. They have my full confidence and our thanks and support in the difficult job that they do."
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01 November 2007 |
