De Menezes 'victim of unfortunate coincidences', inquest hears

Jean Charles de Menezes was the victim of "terrible and extraordinary circumstances", the senior policewoman in charge of the operation that led to his death told an inquest today.

Jean Charles de Menezes was the victim of "terrible and extraordinary circumstances", the senior British policewoman in charge of the operation that led to his death told an inquest today.

Deputy assistant commissioner Cressida Dick insisted that none of the officers involved did anything wrong, however.