Rebecca Omonira-Oyekanmi is a reporter, editor & writer. Co-edits Shine a Light. Writer in residence for Lacuna magazine. Twice shortlisted for Orwell Prize. Winner of Scottish Refuge Council media award and Write to End Violence Against Women award. Tweets @Rebecca_Omonira
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Published in: Shine A Light‘Accidental death’ of a young black Londoner. Rashan Charles EXPLAINERPolice video evidence missing. Long-serving ex-Metropolitan Police officers presented as “independent” experts....
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Published in: Shine A LightInquest jury says death of Rashan Charles was an accidentPolice failure to admit any responsibility for death of young black Londoner will set back community relations “for...
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Published in: Shine A LightDid police officer involved in Rashan restraint do what he was trained to do?Police officers’ use of force must be Proportionate to the threat, Lawful, Accountable and Necessary. Inquest hears...
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Published in: Shine A LightRashan Charles, encounters with police and support servicesRashan’s final visits to his GP and encounters with the police and social services. Day Six of the inquest into the...
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Published in: Shine A LightRashan Charles inquest: ‘He went from being arrested to clearly struggling and needing help’Police officers tell of fatal pursuit of a young black Londoner. Witnesses recall Rashan “struggling to breathe”...
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Published in: Shine A Light‘I’m a first aider’ said man who helped restrain and handcuff RashanRashan Charles inquest, Day Three: A ‘confused, shocked and panicked’ police officer. A ‘member of the public’ who...