Riccardo's older sister, Ramona Marsh, expressed her feelings after the inquest, stating, ‘Today feels like a first step towards justice for Riccardo, but it shouldn't take almost three years of having to fight for any form of justice to reach this stage.’ This underscores the struggle the family has faced in their pursuit of justice since the tragic incident.
Following the verdict, the Met Police indicated their next steps, stating, 'Following the outcome of the inquest, officers will carefully examine the Coroner's findings. Our thoughts continue to remain with Riccardo's family at this time.' This shows the police's commitment to addressing the findings post-inquest.
In their commentary, the CPS mentioned the challenges of pursuing a case, saying, 'We can only bring a prosecution when there is a realistic prospect of securing a conviction.' Their decision to discontinue was based on an in-depth review of the available evidence.
Assistant coroner Mr Gritt confirmed the circumstances surrounding Riccardo's death, stating, 'Riccardo died in King's College Hospital in Denmark Hill on November 12, 2021, from catastrophic injuries to the head and neck sustained when he was involved in...'. This remarks the severity of the incident.
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