Template:Tomlinson timeline

How the story emerged

1–22 April 2009 1 April: Tomlinson dies around 19:30. 1 April: At 23:36, the Met says protesters attacked them while police fought to save him. 2 April: Newspapers lead with that angle. City of London placed in charge of case. 3 April: Three constables say they saw Tomlinson pushed by officer; Met tells City of London police. 3 April: 1st autopsy: heart attack. 3 April: Guardian tells City of London police it has pics of Tomlinson at feet of riot police. 4 April: City of London police say Tomlinson died of natural causes. 5 April: Guardian publishes photos and testimony that Tomlinson was hit by police. 5 April: IPCC says Guardian has upset the family. Tells journalists there is "nothing in the story". 6 April: IPCC confirms Tomlinson had contact with police; appeals for witnesses. 7 April: Guardian publishes video showing Tomlinson hit by officer. 8 April: IPCC removes police from inquiry. 9 April: IPCC suspends officer. 2nd autopsy: abdominal haemorrhage. IPCC says no CCTV cameras near assault. 14 April: Evening Standard finds CCTV cameras near the assault. 17 April: Officer questioned on suspicion of manslaughter. 22 April: 3rd autopsy: abdominal haemorrhage.
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