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Dalian Atkinson: PC Benjamin Monk jailed for ex-footballer's death

A police officer has been jailed for eight years after he was convicted of the manslaughter of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson in 2016.

PC Benjamin Monk, 43, discharged his Taser three times and kicked him twice in the head, leaving bootlace prints on his forehead, his trial heard.

The former Aston Villa striker died after the stand-off outside his father's home in Telford, Shropshire.

Jurors cleared Monk of an alternative charge of murder on 23 June.

Speaking after the conviction, the Independent Office for Police Conduct said it was the first time in over 30 years that a British police officer had been convicted for manslaughter in the course of their duties.