The West Mercia Police chief formally accepts a breach of human rights over Dalian Atkinson's death.
The chief constable added: "I am deeply sorry for the devastating impact the actions of a West Mercia officer has caused you and I extend my deepest condolences to you all, and Dalian's wider family and friends."
The former footballer was in the midst of a mental breakdown and had been shouting outside his father's house claiming to be the Messiah, neighbours reported at the time. Since 1990, 10 officers had faced murder or manslaughter charges but were acquitted or the cases against them collapsed.To team-mates, he was known for his sense of humour and dazzling skills. To his manager, he was a striker who always performed well in big matches.
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