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