'Our search for justice continues' say family of Bijan Ebrahimi

The family of disabled man who was killed after a vigilante murder say their "search for justice will continue".

PC Kevin Duffy, 52, and PCSO Andrew Passmore, 56, were found guilty of misconduct in a public office in connection with the death of Bijan Ebrahimi in Bristol in 2013.

Mr Ebrahimi, 44, was beaten to death and his body set on fire by neighbour Lee James, who wrongly believed he was a paedophile.

Bristol Crown Court heard that Duffy saw Mr Ebrahimi as a liar and a nuisance despite the dangerous situation he was in.

The officer refused to speak to the Iranian refugee despite his repeated pleas in the days leading up to the murder.

Judge Neil Ford QC, the Recorder of Bristol, jailed Duffy for 10 months and Passmore to four months.

Speaking outside court, Mr Ebrahimi's sister, Manisha Moores, said the family's fight for justice will continue.

The judge said there was no evidence that the officers misconduct was racially motivated and he had "much doubt" as to whether any action by Duffy could have prevented Mr Ebrahimi's death.

PC's Leanne Winter, 38, and Helen Harris, 40, were acquitted of misconduct in a public office during the same trial as Duffy and Passmore.

The IPCC is expected to publish its investigation findings into Mr Ebrahimi's death at the conclusion of all disciplinary proceedings.