30 years, in this country, that a police officer has been convicted for manslaughter l in the course of their duties. the death of any person at the hands of the police is a tragedy, _ but for the black community, recent events in the us- and today's decision is something which i hope police forces - nationally will reflect on. paula quinn lived in meadow close. she's still distressed when she remembers seeing pc monk's actions. he stumbled, and then ijust heard a taser go off because it is quite a taser go off because it's quite a distinctive type of sound. and then mr atkinson just hit the road. and then, mr atkinson just hit the road. monk's colleague, 31—year—old old pc ellen bettley—smith, also from west mercia police, left court this evening. the jury will continue its deliberations into a charge of assault against her tomorrow. pc monk, what do you say - to the family of dalian atkinson? benjamin monk has been remanded on bail until monday. thejudge has told him that a custodial sentence is inevitable.