De Menezes police 'under undue pressure', inquest told

Police chasing Jean Charles de Menezes were under "undue pressure" to identify him as a suicide bomber, a senior detective said today.

De Menezes police 'under undue pressure', inquest told
Fri, 17 Oct, 2008 - 19:03

British police chasing Jean Charles de Menezes were under "undue pressure" to identify him as a suicide bomber, a senior detective said today.

Detective chief inspector Greg Purser said officers were facing an "appalling dilemma" on the day the Brazilian electrician was killed by police marksmen.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Egypt-Alaa Abdel-Fattah Imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on list for pardon
Hong Kong LGBTQ Court Ruling Hong Kong judge rules in favour of lesbian couple’s parental recognition
Tunisia Gaza Flotilla Activist group says drone hit Gaza aid boat in Tunisia, authorities deny attack
CourtsHeathrowPlace: Stockwell Tube stationPlace: south LondonPlace: Scotia Road, Tulse Hill, south LondonPlace: LondonPlace: Oval cricket groundPerson: de MenezesPerson: Jean Charles de MenezesPerson: Greg PurserPerson: Hussain OsmanPerson: OsmanPerson: PurserPerson: Michael MansfieldPerson: MRPerson: CommanderPerson: McDowellPerson: BoutcherPerson: WhiddettPerson: Cressida DickPerson: Mr AverageOrganisation: Trojan 84
<p>Smoke rises from an explosion, allegedly caused by an Israeli strike, in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (UGC via AP)</p>

Israel targets Hamas leadership in military strikes on Qatar, officials say

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited