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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.

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Rod Charles at St Pancras Coroner’s Court, 4 June, 2018 (Family)

Rod Charles at St Pancras Coroner’s Court on Day One of the inquest, 4 June 2018 (Family)

One Saturday last summer, in the early hours, a young black man called Rashan Charles died on the floor of a Hackney convenience store.