Ballistic test results expected

The results of ballistic tests carried out following the police shooting of Mark Duggan are expected to be published today.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is working with forensic officers amid speculation that a bullet found lodged in a police radio was force issue.

The IPCC has so far refused to comment on reports that initial tests suggested it belonged to Scotland Yard.

Rachel Cerfontyne, the watchdog’s commissioner, said they should be in a position to release “verified results” today.

Meanwhile, an inquest into the death of Mr Duggan is to be opened and adjourned at North London Coroner’s Court in High Barnet. The 29-year-old was shot in Tottenham, north London, last Thursday.

Relatives of Mr Duggan are angry with Scotland Yard surrounding a “lack of contact” from officers following his shooting.

Ms Cerfontyne has met with his family and said she understands their concerns are about the lack of contact in delivering news of the death to Mr Duggan’s parents. She said that “if necessary”, the complaint would become part of the IPCC investigation.

Scotland Yard has apologised to the family of Mr Duggan for the “distress” caused to them in the wake of his death.

The force said that lessons need to be learned by police and the IPCC.