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Western Telegraph
5 days ago
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Inmate died after ‘restraint-related' incident in prison, inquest hears
Azroy Dawes-Clarke, 28, from Romford, east London, was an inmate at HMP Elmley, on the Isle of Sheppey, when he died after suffering multiple cardiac arrests on November 10 2021. He is alleged to have attempted to commit suicide by suffocation before becoming violent and being 'restrained' by prison staff. The medical cause of death has been given as hypoxic ischemic brain injury but it is unclear when and by whom that injury was caused. On Wednesday, Home Office forensic pathologist Dr Olaf Biedrzycki told jurors at Kent and Medway Coroner's Court in Maidstone that medically, Mr Dawes-Clarke's case was 'about as difficult as it gets' for him. He said: 'The cause of death is given as hypoxic ischemic brain injury that's due to either the fact that his heart or lungs stopped working … and that happened very quickly after a period of third-party restraint, which happened shortly after seizure-like activity, which was treated with Diazepam. 'That all followed compression of the neck with a ligature.' There had been a previous incident where Mr Dawes-Clarke had attempted to self-harm or commit suicide two days before his death, the court heard. Body-worn camera footage taken in HMP Elmley and shown in court showed four officers kneeling on and next to Mr Dawes-Clarke, who was face down on the floor prior to his first cardiac arrest. He could be heard yelling repeatedly while restrained, until he was handcuffed and then went limp. One officer was heard saying, 'Have we got a pulse on him? We're not sure if he's breathing, we're not sure', as Mr Dawes-Clarke lay on the floor. Medical staff began CPR before he was taken to hospital, he suffered two more cardiac arrests in the ambulance and a fourth upon his arrival at hospital, where he died soon after. Dr Biedrzycki added that the 'crux' of the inquest would be whether Mr Dawes-Clarke recovered between the suicide attempt and the restraint from prison officers. 'The restraint element is of greater importance if you conclude that the initial ligature compression did not actually cause him to be unconscious and fitting,' he added. Mr Dawes-Clarke's alleged history of self-harm and suicide attempts whilst in prison was not known to the family; he also had several physical health conditions that required ongoing treatment, the court heard. His mother, Marcia Neil, was indignant through tears as she told the court: 'Maybe if they'd phoned me, I could have helped!' Reading a pen portrait, his sister, Shay Inico, said: 'My brother was more than just family; he was my anchor, my confidant, and my unwavering source of support. He was kind-hearted and compassionate, always putting the needs of others before his own. 'Losing him in such a senseless and cruel manner has completely shattered me. The thought of him being restrained, suffering and treated without dignity haunts me every single day.' Father-of-four Mr Dawes-Clarke liked fantasy films and played semi-professional football, he was in the Arsenal FC academy while he was growing up. 'I share this statement because my brother's story deserves to be heard. He was a person full of love, kindness, and potential. He was not defined by his circumstances, and he deserved so much more than the injustice he faced. His life mattered, and his memory will forever remain in our hearts,' said Ms Inico. On Wednesday, his mother, sister and uncle were in court to observe proceedings, and his brother appeared via video-link. Mr Dawes-Clarke was recalled to HMP Elmley on April 23 2020 after breaching his license. 'Where restraint-related deaths do occur, they're invariably erroneously complex cases,' Dr Biedrzycki warned jurors. He added: 'This is about as difficult as it gets for forensic pathologists, and I don't have all the answers.' The inquest continues and is listed until July 11.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal confirm latest summer transfer deal as Marquinhos exit agreed
Departure: Marquinhos leaves Arsenal having made just six senior appearances for the club (Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal have completed the exit of Marquinhos. The Brazilian winger has made a permanent switch to Cruzeiro, the club with whom he has been on loan since the January transfer window. Marquinhos quickly headed back to Brazil on a year-long deal after the end of his previous loan at Fluminense, who did not take up their option for a full-time transfer. Advertisement But Cruzeiro have now opted to sign the 22-year-old on a permanent basis, with Arsenal set to bank around £2.5million from the deal. Marquinhos has penned a contract until 2028 at Mineirao, with the move now officially confirmed by both clubs. 'Marquinhos has moved to Brazilian Serie A side Cruzeiro in a permanent transfer,' Arsenal said in a statement. 'Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Marquinhos for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future. The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.' Arsenal saw off rival interest to sign Marquinhos from Sao Paulo in a £3m deal in the summer of 2022 despite rumours of a pre-contract agreement with Wolves, with the player then scoring on his debut in a Europa League win over FC Zurich. Advertisement However, he went on to feature only six times in total for the Gunners at senior level, playing just once in the Premier League before being sent for four successive loan stints away from the Emirates Stadium at Norwich, Nantes, Fluminense and Cruzeiro, where he has netted one goal in 18 appearances so far. Marquinhos is the second player to be sold by Arsenal so far this summer, with Lazio making Portuguese full-back Nuno Tavares' loan spell permanent last week. The Gunners also agreed a mutual early termination of Jorginho's contract to allow the midfielder to become a free agent and join Flamengo ahead of the Club World Cup, while loanees Raheem Sterling and Neto are returning to parent clubs Chelsea and Bournemouth respectively. A total of 20 players have been released by Arsenal across their men's, women's and youth teams this summer, including Kieran Tierney, who is heading back to Celtic, plus the likes of youngsters Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and brothers Ismail M'Hand and Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand. They are hoping to agree a contract extension with Thomas Partey. Arsenal want a new winger as part of their ambitious transfer plans for a crucial summer as well as finally looking to seal a statement striker signing amid ongoing talks with RB Leipzig over the £70m-rated Benjamin Sesko, while they are also set to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a cut-price fee of £5m.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal: Thomas Partey in talks over new contract as Gunners confirm retained list for 2025/26 season
Thomas Partey is in talks over a new contract but Kieran Tierney will leave Arsenal (Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal have confirmed they are in talks with Thomas Partey over a new contract - but Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are leaving. Partey's current deal is due to expire at the end of this month and he is attracting interest from Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus. Advertisement Clubs in Saudi Arabia are also tracking the midfielder, however Standard Sport understands his preference is to stay in north London. Arsenal on Wednesday afternoon published a list of the players they are releasing later this month and in that they confirmed they are still in negotiations with Partey. The club also announced that they remain in talks with academy graduate Michal Rosiak, who is out of contract at the end of this month, too. 'Discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalised between all parties, we will communicate in due course,' said Arsenal. Jorginho and Tierney, however, will be leaving the club when their contracts expire later this month. Advertisement Tierney is set to rejoin his boyhood club, Celtic, while Jorginho is expected to sign for Brazilian club Flamengo. Goalkeeper Neto will be returning to Bournemouth after his loan spell at Arsenal. The same goes for Raheem Sterling, who is heading back to Chelsea after a year at Emirates Stadium. In total, 17 players across Arsenal's senior and youth teams will be leaving the club at the end of this month when their contracts expire. Among them are Jack Henry-Francis, Jimi Gower and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji - who appeared on the bench for the first team last season.
Extra.ie
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Katie McCabe: 'My Euro glory can inspire Irish girls'
Ireland captain Katie McCabe hopes that Arsenal's sensational Champions League triumph on Saturday evening can inspire the next generation of young girls in this country. A disciplined and focused McCabe was key to how the Gunners shut down Barcelona's fearsome attack in Lisbon and she has now emulated her compatriots Emma Byrne, Yvonne Tracy and Ciara Grant in winning the European Cup. 'I'm just so proud of what we have done as a team,' said McCabe. 'We stopped one of the best front lines in the world going forward and we did it together. It was incredible. Caitlin Foord and Katie McCabe with some extra hand luggage on the way home from Lisbon. Pic: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images 'We had belief from our comebacks (in the second legs against Real Madrid and Lyon in the last two rounds). We knew it was a final — we had to go all in. We heard the underdog word thrown around but we deserved to be in this final, we gave it everything.' McCabe and her teammates will celebrate their title in front of their fans outside the Emirates Stadium this morning, with the trophy lift expected to take place before midday. After that, international duty calls for McCabe as she must travel to Istanbul, where Ireland face Turkey in the Nations League on Friday. However, after lifting the trophy on Saturday evening, she reflected on the journey that brought her to this glory. 'I think of days back to when I was playing with Raheny in the Champions League qualifiers to where I'm at now. I hope young girls in Ireland were watching that game today and they can dream to be like me winning this trophy.' Katie McCabe celebrates with the trophy. Pic: INPHO/Jose Breton Meanwhile, striker Alessia Russo says that the Gunners are only getting started and that winning the Champions League can be the catalyst for even greater success. 'I feel like that massively,' she said. 'When you win things, you want to win things even more, and also you know you're good enough to do it. I think it was important to win for many reasons, but now we want to win more. We want to go back and start next year strong. We want to compete domestically more so than we did this year, and we want to be back winning this trophy again.' The triumph guarantees Arsenal a direct place in next season's Champions League league phase — alongside Women's Super League winners Chelsea — after becoming the first team in history to reach the final from qualifying round one. 'I'm absolutely buzzing,' said Russo, after substitute Stina Blackstenius' 74th-minute strike proved enough to inspire the underdogs to victory over a Barca side that had conquered Europe in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Alessia Russo of Arsenal. Pic: Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images 'I can't really put it into words, it just feels bloody amazing. It feels surreal right now, but I just had so much belief going into this game. We all did. We didn't really want to say it too much, but we all kind of had this feeling. We knew we could and we just had to go and deliver.' There are so many elements to this wonderful story, including the rise of manager Renee Slegers, the former assistant who was appointed as the permanent head coach in January after serving on an interim basis since October, beating out more proven candidates for one of the most coveted jobs in women's football. 'It means so much, for everyone who has built towards this across many years,' said the 36-year-old boss. 'But it also means so much for the future, because it motivates people, it motivates us, and it shows what we are capable of. There's even more in the group. The strength of this team has been to be in the present, and trying to become better every single day. And of course, if you are part of Arsenal and win trophies, that's what builds bonds.' England star Chloe Kelly has thanked Slegers for giving her the opportunity after revealing that she nearly took a break from football after finding herself in a dark place at Manchester City before joining the Gunners on loan back in January. Katie McCabe (right) and Chloe Kelly. Pic: Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images 'Look, if it's my last game for the club, I'll forever be grateful. I know I've given my all to Arsenal Football Club, and Arsenal Football Club have given their all to me. They gave me an opportunity to step foot on the pitch and find happiness.. It's not about football at times. No matter what happened today, the club gave me happiness.' Kelly has enjoyed an incredible uptick in form since her acrimonious departure from City on deadline day in January, including starting Saturday's final. The winger also described how she wanted to repay the faith and support of Slegers by bringing the trophy back to north London for the first time in 18 years. 'Renee Slegers — as soon as she got on the phone to me to give me the opportunity to represent this badge — I wanted to repay her. From being in such a dark place to now, it's crazy. I was ready to take a break from football completely, so I'm just grateful.' A graduate of Arsenal's academy, Kelly spent four years at Everton from the age of 17 before joining Manchester City in 2020. She has often spoken about how returning to the club where she grew up has brought a smile back to her face. Katie McCabe and Chloe Kelly. Pic: Pedro Loureiro/Sportsfile After the final, she said: 'Me and Lotte (Wubben-Moy) used to get the Underground to Finsbury Park to Potters Bar. At Potters Bar, we'd get off and take a bus, get off at the M25 bridge, and walk to the training ground. Looking back, it's been a journey. 'To do it with these girls is so good — players that I've played with growing up. Leah (Williamson), when I joined Arsenal when I was 12 — it's amazing. You see the journey that everyone is on. Arsenal have always paved the way for women's football, and we continue to do so. 'They (the Arsenal fans) are the best fans I've ever played in front of.. Whether I was playing against them or for them, they're the best.' On Saturday Arsenal became the first team not called Barcelona or Lyon to win it for the first time since 2015. Kelly added: 'This (the Champions League triumph) is for the ones that allowed us to be here today.'
News.com.au
25-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal gave all they could in title fight
Mikel Arteta admitted there was 'nothing else to squeeze' from his Arsenal side after they finished second in the Premier League for a third consecutive season. Arteta confirmed transfer plans are in place to try and end a 21-year wait for the title.
