Ian Tomlinson's family vow to pursue civil case

A police officer who hit Ian Tomlinson with a baton and pushed him to the ground at the G20 protests in April 2009 has been found not guilty of manslaughter.

PC Simon Harwood, 45, of south London, denied the manslaughter of Mr Tomlinson, 47, on the grounds that he used reasonable force.

Speaking outside court, Mr Tomlinson's family said they would be pursuing the case in a civil court.

His stepson Paul King said: "It really hurts, but it's not the end. We're not giving up for justice for Ian."

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