§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department at what time CS spray was used on Peter San Pedro of London; at what time Mr. San Pedro was released; at what time Mr. San Pedro died in a road accident; and if he will make a statement. [23107]
§ Mr. MichaelI understand from Kent County Constabulary that an officer sprayed Mr. San Pedro with CS during an incident which began at 11.33 am on 3 April 1997; that he was released from custody at 12.30 pm that day; and that at 6.23 pm an emergency call was received to say that he had been struck by a lorry. The incident has been investigated by the Police Complaints Authority and an inquest took place on 4 and 5 December. The cause of death was recorded as multiple injuries and the jury returned an open verdict. The Crown Prosecution Service is currently considering matters arising out of the incident.