Statements from Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC and then Ian Tomlinson's family; stepson Paul King (left) and widow Julia Tomlinson (right)

12:42pm Tuesday 24th May 2011

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A Scotland Yard police officer will be charged with manslaughter over the death of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests, Britain's top prosecutor ruled today. The Director of Public Prosecutions said there were grounds for Pc Simon Harwood to face a trial after reviewing an inquest jury's unlawful killing verdict. Pc Harwood will appear before City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 20, Keir Starmer QC said.

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