UNITED KINGDOM: Second anniversary of death of Jean Charles de Menezes in London

The family of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes vow to continue their fight for justice as they mark the second anniversary of his shooting by police in London. It's exactly two years since a young Brazilian man was shot dead in London by British police who mistook him for a suicide bomber. In London on Sunday (July 22) a minute's silence was held at Stockwell tube station where Jean Charles de Menezes was killed. Relatives and friends gathered in front of a makeshift shrine, erected outside the station entrance within days of the electrician's death. His family vowed to continue their fight for justice. Twenty-seven-year-old de Menezes was shot eight times, seven at pointblank range, by counter terrorist police after boarding an underground train. He'd been followed from his flat by undercover officers hunting those behind failed bombing attacks on London the previous day. In the two years since his death the shrine has been covered with photographs, drawings and words of support. Candles have been lit in his memory. On Sunday members of his family lay a floral tribute at the site. Patricia Armani da Silva, 33, a cousin, who lived with de Menezes in south London broke down in tears and had to be consoled by a friend. She said they would not rest until justice was done. Asad Rehman, a spokesman for the family, called on the Home Secretary Jacky Smith to intervene in the case to ensure the truth came out and those responsible for de Menezes' death were held to account. No individuals have been charged in connection with the shooting.

ITN Source | July 23, 2007

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