Killing of Alton Manning

Alton Manning, a 33-year-old black man, was killed whilst being processed at HMP Blakenhurst in Worcestershire. A struggle then ensued, where Manning was thrown to the ground face down, whilst other prison officers held down his hands and legs. Officers then noticed a pool of blood near his head, and his body became limp. They then called for medical assistance, while they continued to restrain him. When the nurse arrived he was found to be dead, and attempts to resuscitate him failed.

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Summary Killing of Alton ManningAlton Manning, a 33-year-old black man, was killed whilst being processed at HMP Blakenhurst in Worcestershire, England. A struggle then ensued, where Manning was thrown to the ground face down, whilst other prison officers held down his hands and legs. Officers then noticed a pool of blood near his head, and his body became limp. They then called for medical assistance, while they continued to restrain him.

When the nurse arrived he was found to be dead, and attempts to resuscitate him failed. An inquest into the death was conducted, which concluded on 25 March 1998 and found that the killing was unlawful. The Crown Prosecution Service refused to bring criminal charges against the officers, stating that there was insufficient evidence