It was in 2012 when unarmed Anthony Grainger, from Lower Broughton, was shot dead by an officer from Greater Manchester Police in a car park in Culcheth, and still no-one has been charged with his killing.
Two years ago, the Crown Prosecution Service stated that the officer who shot Grainger would not face criminal prosecution and that, instead, GMP Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy would be charged merely under the Health and Safety at Work Act. One year ago that case was dropped and the family called for a Public Inquiry.
Today their wish was finally granted and was welcomed by Jonathan Bridge, Solicitor for the Grainger family...
"We have been petitioning the Home Secretary for over a year to hold a Public Inquiry into the death of Anthony Grainger" he explained "We are pleased that she has today made a ministerial statement before Parliament to confirm that an inquiry will be convened.
"The family have already waited for over four years to learn the true facts surrounding Anthony's death and are keen that there be a full and transparent inquiry with all material made available, particularly the secret evidence that prevented the criminal proceedings against the Chief Constable from continuing" he added "The Public Inquiry should now allow such secret material to be properly considered."
The new GMP Chief Constable, Ian Hopkins, also welcomed the news... "Since Anthony Grainger died in March 2012 we have always insisted that the family, public and the officers involved deserve a full understanding of the circumstances that led up to his death" he said "We therefore welcome the announcement of the public inquiry today and GMP will continue to cooperate fully with this ongoing process."
See previous Salford Star articles for a full background...
* Family of Anthony Grainger calls for Public Inquiry – click here
* No charges brought against Grainger killer - click here
* Family Questions Role of IPCC - click here
* Salford Seeks Justice For Anthony Grainger - click here
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