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31-01-2021, 02:30 AM | #1 | |||
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[The family of a man believed to be the
first black person shot dead by Irish police have called for calm and unity, but they've told Sky News they don't believe race was the main factor. The family also said they've been subjected to racial abuse which Irish police are investigating. George Nkencho, 27, was shot dead by Gardai at his home in Clonee, west Dublin, on 30 December 2020, leading to two weeks of angry protests.] [On the day of his death, he had been involved in an incident at a Spar shop in nearby Hartstown, during which he assaulted an employee and produced a knife. Unarmed Gardai responded, and followed Mr Nkencho from a distance as he walked home, refusing to drop the knife.] [At the family home, he was confronted by the Armed Support Unit. Gardai say Tasers and pepper spray were deployed, but failed to restrain Mr Nkencho. Smartphone footage appears to show Mr Nkencho lunge at armed Gardai, as at least five shots are heard. Family members say post-mortem results given to them show that he was shot six times.] https://news.sky.com/story/george-nk...tests-12202499 Maybe Suspend the Cops that Shot him would help. |
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31-01-2021, 09:35 AM | #2 | ||
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Yeah, I don't think it was anything to do with race but it's a shame that it happened at all, Irish forces only use weapons as an absolute last resort. It must have been a very tense situation.
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31-01-2021, 09:56 AM | #3 | |||
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suspend the cops for doing their job?
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31-01-2021, 10:03 AM | #4 | |||
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31-01-2021, 11:03 AM | #5 | |||
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Don't suspend them for doing their jobs, no way. This happened ages ago I don't think there's been that much controversy about it?
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31-01-2021, 11:06 AM | #6 | |||
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The SkyNewsHD Irish reporter (Stephen Murphy) was there and there are groups of blacks protesting. Their own Print out on their clothes. This is a new report. Last edited by arista; 31-01-2021 at 11:09 AM. |
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31-01-2021, 11:11 AM | #7 | |||
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It wasn't race related, the Irish Police as Jess pointed out are very careful about using guns, they can protest all they want
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31-01-2021, 11:14 AM | #8 | |||
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31-01-2021, 12:33 PM | #9 | |||
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They used tasers and Pepper spray on him first, they shot him when he lunged towards one of the guards. The guy assaulted a shop worker and refused to drop the knife.
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31-01-2021, 12:35 PM | #10 | |||
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31-01-2021, 12:47 PM | #11 | |||
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these silly children want to be Americans, this makes them feel important
ats all selfish egotism and social media |
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01-02-2021, 11:50 AM | #12 | |||
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I wish the Brits had as much understanding as the Irish police seem to have.
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