The community feels really traumatized and denied justice after the officer was cleared, leading to a significant trust deficit between them and the police.
Youth worker Anthony King expressed how the verdict has forced a necessary processing phase for the community, emphasizing the setback in police-community relations.
Beryl St James highlighted the ongoing efforts to engage with the police to mitigate violence and the challenges faced in maintaining community relations after the incident.
Many in the community are grappling with their feelings surrounding the released bodycam footage, impacting the trust-building efforts that had been underway.
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