Day two of Jacob Michael inquest
Day two of the inquest into the death of Jacob Michael, who died in police custody after being pepper sprayed.
Jury shown CCTV at inquest into Widnes custody death
A jury has been shown CCTV footage recorded before the death of a Widnes man in police custody after officers used pepper spray on him.
Police custody death inquest opens
The inquest into the death of Jacob Michael, who died in police custody after being pepper sprayed, has opened in Daresbury.
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Jury at Jacob Michael inquest to view home CCTV
Jury at inquest into death of Jacob Michael in custody will view CCTV from the family home before his arrest.
His mother says she'll never watch it.
About refusing to watch the footage, Christine Michael said:
–"It hurts too much. I'd rather remember him as he was. It was my last memory of him."
Day two of Jacob Michael inquest
Day two of the inquest into the death of Jacob Michael, who died in police custody after being pepper sprayed.
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Inquest opens into Jacob Michael's death in Cheshire Police custody
CCTV shows Jacob Michael arriving at Cheshire Police's Runcorn custody suite
CCTV shows Jacob Michael put into Cheshire Police van
Jury shown CCTV at inquest into Widnes custody death
A jury has been shown CCTV footage recorded before the death of a Widnes man in police custody after officers used pepper spray on him.
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Jury in Jacob Michael inquest shown CCTV from prison van
The jury were shown CCTV footage from the police van which took Mr Michael to the custody suite.
The inquest heard recordings of repeated cries of "I'm sorry" followed by orders for Mr Michael to "shut up" and "stand up" as officers put him in the vehicle.
During the six minute journey Mr Micheal could be heard repeating the word "Please".
On arrival, an officer told him "stand up mate. I'm not carrying you."
The court could hear groans as mr Michael was lead away.
The hearing continues.
Police custody death inquest opens
by Andy Bonner
The inquest into the death of Jacob Michael, who died in police custody after being pepper sprayed, has opened in Daresbury.
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Cheshire Police are advising motorists to avoid the following areas which are affected by flooding:
- Middlewich - areas around the Trent & Mersey canal
- Northwich - town centre around the Bull Ring
- Winsford - New Road
- Warrington - Higham Avenue and surrounding areas
- Bollington - Park Lane
- Dutton (Near Frodsham) - areas surrounding the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Drivers are being advised to only make journeys that are 'absolutely necessary'.
In a statement, the force added:
– Cheshire Police statement"Due to continual heavy rain across the region overnight, parts of Cheshire have been subject to flooding and some of the counties roads have become impassable.
"There has been no requirement to evacuate any residents at this stage.
"Cheshire Police and other emergency services are working hard to ensure the safety of the local communities and road users, and urge motorists to only embark upon journeys that are absolutely necessary as driving conditions become increasingly difficult."
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