“The news of the death of yet another black man whilst in police custody raises again the concerns regarding the disproportionality of black people dying in custody.

“No matter what Simeon’s past was, he was our brother and well-loved."

RIP

Desmond Jaddoo, a community activist who is assisting the family, said: “Clearly, Devon and Cornwall police must be held to account as to what happened to Mr Francis while he was in their custody and their duty of care towards him. It is a shocking development and the police will be held to account."


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