Trial Of PC Simon Harwood
PC Simon Harwood, 45, is accused of killing newspaper-seller Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in 2009. Harwood denies manslaughter
Tomlinson trial continues
The trial Ian Tomlinson continues today. The police officer accused of his manslaughter told a court yesterday he believed the 47-year-old was being deliberately obstructive when he hit him with a baton and pushed him to the ground.
Pc Simon Harwood, 45, told Southwark Crown Court Mr Tomlinson looked as if he "wanted" officers to move him away.
Mr Tomlinson, who was an alcoholic and slept rough for a number of years, walked around 75 yards before he collapsed and later died.
Harwood denies manslaughter on the grounds that he used reasonable force.
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