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Ten Years Since the Death of Ian Tomlinson, the Police Have Done Nothing to Regain Public Trust
Ten years ago today during the G20 protests in London, newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson died after being violently assaulted by a Metropolitan police officer. Sam Walton, who was at the protests, reflects on the events around Tomlinson’s death and argues that when it comes to the police’s priorities, maintaining public order still trumps trust and justice.