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Rashan Charles (Family)
The police officer who restrained Rashan Charles last summer was questioned yesterday at St Pancras Coroner’s Court about his actions during the fatal encounter.
Rashan, aged 20, died after being restrained by the officer and a man described as a “member of the public” at a convenience shop in Hackney, East London.
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