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10/12/2009
Tube Memorial For Menezes
A permanent memorial will be erected in the south London Tube station where Jean Charles de Menezes was shot dead by police.
Transport authorities have given the go ahead for a mosaic to be installed at Stockwell station in memory of the 27-year-old Brazilian.
It will replace an improvised display made up of pictures, candles and newspaper clippings.
Counter terrorism officers shot Mr de Meneze seven times as he walked through the station on 22 July 2005.
He was mistakenly identified as a suicide bomber.
Last year a coroner returned an open verdict on the events which lead to Mr de Meneze's death.
His family received a six-figure compensation package from the Metropolitan Police last month.
Vivian Figueiredo, a cousin of Mr de Meneze welcomed the establishment of a memorial.
"The pain of never achieving justice for Jean's killing continues to haunt us every day," she said.
"But knowing his memory will be kept alive in the local community through this memorial is a tribute we could not have dreamed of."
The mosaic will be designed by local artist Mary Edwards, and be unveiled next year.
(PR)
Transport authorities have given the go ahead for a mosaic to be installed at Stockwell station in memory of the 27-year-old Brazilian.
It will replace an improvised display made up of pictures, candles and newspaper clippings.
Counter terrorism officers shot Mr de Meneze seven times as he walked through the station on 22 July 2005.
He was mistakenly identified as a suicide bomber.
Last year a coroner returned an open verdict on the events which lead to Mr de Meneze's death.
His family received a six-figure compensation package from the Metropolitan Police last month.
Vivian Figueiredo, a cousin of Mr de Meneze welcomed the establishment of a memorial.
"The pain of never achieving justice for Jean's killing continues to haunt us every day," she said.
"But knowing his memory will be kept alive in the local community through this memorial is a tribute we could not have dreamed of."
The mosaic will be designed by local artist Mary Edwards, and be unveiled next year.
(PR)
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22 August 2005
Menezes shooting – Brazilian delegates arrive in UK
Two Brazilian delegates have arrived in Britain to meet with the Independent Police Complaints Commission and Metropolitan police over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.
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19 August 2005
Menezes family calls for Met police chief to resign
The family of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes have called for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to resign over the wrongful shooting and for the officers involved to be prosecuted.
Menezes family calls for Met police chief to resign
The family of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes have called for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to resign over the wrongful shooting and for the officers involved to be prosecuted.
17 August 2005
De Menezes documents leaked to ITV
Relatives of the Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes are pressing for the suspension of the police "shoot-to-kill" policy following information on the case was leaked to ITV News. Mr de Menezes, 27, was mistakenly shot dead by officers at Stockwell Tube station in July, who suspected he was a suicide bomber.
De Menezes documents leaked to ITV
Relatives of the Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes are pressing for the suspension of the police "shoot-to-kill" policy following information on the case was leaked to ITV News. Mr de Menezes, 27, was mistakenly shot dead by officers at Stockwell Tube station in July, who suspected he was a suicide bomber.
02 December 2008
Coroner Rules Out 'Unlawful Killing' In De Menezes Inquest
The jury at the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes have been told they will not be able to consider a verdict of 'unlawful killing'.
Coroner Rules Out 'Unlawful Killing' In De Menezes Inquest
The jury at the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes have been told they will not be able to consider a verdict of 'unlawful killing'.
22 September 2008
De Menezes Inquest Opens
An inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes has been launched in London. Mr de Menezes was fatally shot by police in 2005 after he was mistakenly identified as a suicide bomber. The Brazilian electrician was fired-upon while boarding an underground train in the capital. He took several deadly shots to the head.
De Menezes Inquest Opens
An inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes has been launched in London. Mr de Menezes was fatally shot by police in 2005 after he was mistakenly identified as a suicide bomber. The Brazilian electrician was fired-upon while boarding an underground train in the capital. He took several deadly shots to the head.
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