John Sutherland, an academic, criticized the decision of prosecutors to drop assault charges against a police officer, Sam Wilks, who performed chest compressions on him during a medical emergency. Sutherland, who was conscious during the incident, experienced severe pain and injuries from the compressions. Despite acknowledging that Wilks caused harm, the Metropolitan police deemed his actions as intentions to help. The Crown Prosecution Service later informed Sutherland that they would not pursue the case, leaving him without a chance for a review, amid claims of miscommunication.
I was screaming as loud as I can to stop him. I screamed: Stop, kill me, kill me, I can't stand this. I was dissenting at the top of my voice.
The Met accepted the officer's actions caused injuries but said Wilks had every reason to think Sutherland's life might be in danger and he was trying to help.
The decision to drop the case had been communicated to Prof Sutherland. Prosecutor Michael Shaw, who made it clear he was acting on instructions, claimed Sutherland and his partner had not responded to emails.
The CPS had dropped the case, meaning he could not seek any review of the decision.
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