Second inquiry exonerates police of beatings allegations

An inquiry headed by Judge Albert Manche has confirmed the findings of a Magisterial inquiry that the police were not responsible for the death of Nicholas Azzopardi, 38, following a three-storey fall behind police headquarters on April 9. Mr Azzopardi...

An inquiry headed by Judge Albert Manche has confirmed the findings of a Magisterial inquiry that the police were not responsible for the death of Nicholas Azzopardi, 38, following a three-storey fall behind police headquarters on April 9.

Mr Azzopardi suffered grievous injuries which caused his death on April 22. Shortly before his death he claimed he was beaten by the police during interrogation and dumped over a high wall.

A magisterial inquiry last week established that Mr Azzopardi himself had jumped over the wall, and a policeman had actually tried to stop him.

The inquiry by Judge Manche was ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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