Family of Mark Duggan whose killing sparked 2011 riots settle High Court damages claim against Met police over his shooting
- Father-of-four was shot twice by a police marksman in Tottenham, north London
- Death triggered four days of rioting and looting across England, with 1,400 jailed
- Family and Met have agreed terms, the details of which are staying confidential
The family of Mark Duggan – whose killing sparked civil unrest across England in 2011 – today settled a High Court damages claim against the Metropolitan Police over his shooting.
At a brief hearing in London, Mr Justice Stewart approved a confidential settlement of Mr Duggan’s family’s claim against the force.
The court heard that the parties had agreed terms – which are confidential at the request of the Duggan family – after mediation took place last month.
Mark Duggan – left – was shot dead by police in north London in 2011. Pictured right: Duggan’s family including his mother, Pamela, (left) and aunt, Carol
A statement from the Met said: ‘The settlement was made after both parties engaged in mediation and reached an agreed position without acceptance of liability on the part of the MPS or its officers.
‘Both sides have agreed to bring all proceedings concerning the death of Mr Duggan to a conclusion and move forward in the best interests of all those involved.
‘The parties will not be making any further comment about the terms of the settlement or the mediation.’
Mr Duggan, a father of four, was shot twice by a police marksman in Tottenham, north London.
His death triggered four days of rioting and looting across England, leading to five deaths and £200million of damage. More than 1,400 were later jailed over the riots.
A reconstruction from December 2013 of the scene in Tottenham, north London, where Mr Duggan was shot in August 2011