Rod Charles

Rod Charles is a former Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector, and great uncle of Rashan Charles, who died while being restrained by an officer of the Metropolitan Police on Saturday, 22 July 2017.

A helpful bystander? The second man in fatal restraint of Rashan Charles

A mystery man aided a police officer in the lethal restraint of a young Black Londoner. Here we examine his actions. Shine A Light exclusive (distressing content).

By Rod Charles

/ 26 Nov 2020

A helpful bystander? The second man in fatal restraint of Rashan Charles

The death of Rashan Charles: Why I challenge the official story

Rashan, a young black Londoner, died under police restraint. A retired Chief Inspector of the Metropolitan Police — and Rashan’s great uncle — challenges official claims. Shine A Light Exclusive.

By Rod Charles

/ 5 Jun 2019

The death of Rashan Charles: Why I challenge the official story

What is the truth about the death of Rashan Charles?

Rashan, a young black Londoner, died under police restraint. A retired Chief Inspector of the Metropolitan Police — and Rashan’s great uncle — examines the visual evidence. Shine A Light Exclusive.

By Rod Charles

/ 18 Aug 2018