Visiting Julian Cole: the man paralysed after being tackled outside a nightclub

[@joeylister331]

Imagine if he’d put a police officer in that situation, all over the press and you would get life. They should be held accountable

[@traceylockyer5088]

Why no prosecutions? Somebody is responsible for this poor man's situation and somebody should be held accountable.

[@lotusflower2006]

The officers were recently fired for lying about wht really happened to him, so hopefully charges will follow

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

It's a story from 2013 and 2018 when the officers were disciplined. All they were guilty of was not realizing his neck was broken by the bouncer that tackled him to the ground. The video and description very nastily make it look like it was the officers that broke his neck. "Prof Charles Davis, a consultant neurosurgeon, said “it was possible but unlikely” that Cole was able to get up and engage in a further struggle with police if his neck was broken when he was first taken down, by a bouncer from Elements." It is pure racial indignation and hatred baiting by the Guardian to drag up this old tale during these times. It's probably because they will make loads of money if London burns like the US inner cities. Disgusting.

[@dijellicoe3185]

Cl0ckcl0ck “possible but unlikely” is not saying the bouncer caused the break at all.

[@ChandraNYC]

@@Cl0ckcl0ck You need to read that "Guardian" article again. Picking a snippet to suit your narrative is a weak move!

[@anz10]

@@dijellicoe3185 it sounds like its saying the complete opposite. It's saying, it's possible but unlikely that the bouncer broke his neck. So what it's actually saying is that it was most likely the police that broke his neck because it was unlikely he couldve got up if the bouncer broke his neck.

[@MrKikip1992]

Somebody should be charged for this, surely, they stole this young man's life, they stole his future. Where is the justice here?

[@tray-oq1nj]

He got what he asked for.

[@bryonkidder6199]

@@tray-oq1nj Congratulations! You have won the Biggest POS Award Your parents must be proud of you and the person they raised...pathetic

[@J3nnyp4nny]

@@bryonkidder6199 Ignore people like him, they live such shitty and miserable lives that they have no other choice but to talk down amongst others, even though they're really talking about themselves. How sad, and pathetic

[@tazmanrehman]

Doormen and Police both parties wrong they'll reap what they've sowed in this case absolutely sickened me

[@renee3356]

Reopen the case and prosecute the officers!!!!

[@NationLsix]

@L C Do you know that for sure? Or is that just a claim you have made without evidence? Unless you have clear evidence from a reliable source (So you could be right), please be careful with the claims you make.

[@ricardoquail]

@L C "Prof Charles Davis, a consultant neurosurgeon, said “it was possible but unlikely” that Cole was able to get up and engage in a further struggle with police if his neck was broken when he was first taken down, by a bouncer from Elements."

[@JacobScott0000]

That poor mother. My heart goes out to you :'(

[@IrvinLopezz]

How scared do you have to be to need 6 guys to subdue one guy. Cowards

[@tray-oq1nj]

Why risk being harmed by one of them if you have the extra manpower to restrain then you should always use it.

[@1Geeked]

@@tray-oq1nj because excessive force can have life changing consequences, as evidenced by the video we're watching

[@anz10]

@@tray-oq1nj use the manpower if you have but if you do, you better use it responsibly, it's their job and training to use it responsibly. The more man power you have the more responsibility you have to use it sensibly and proportionally as its 6 against 1! If you have 6 it should in fact be easier to restrain safely rather than unsafely.

[@kourtney9280]

tray4168 nurses manage to handle grown man on their own everyday. I’m sure 6 police officers can handle an unarmed man just the same 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@susancardoso4364]

They should go to prison. 1 for attacking this men to the point of taken all his quality life 2 for lying to the justice. If justice is not serve how the government expect us to believe and trust the law? Being sacked from their jobs is nothing they should go to prison. ARE WE ALL SLAVES FROM THE GOVERNMENT OR WHAT?

[@catherinewells7360]

As a mother myself my heart goes out to Julians mother. The care and love she shows towards her son yet also the pain she feels as a mother xx

[@hazzastyles6315]

ROBERT ANDERSON hell has a special place for you

[@coreymesham-pritchard1988]

@@hazzastyles6315 And why is that?

[@YouMustQuestionEverything]

Justice. Police is all about law and justice. Where is justice for Julian Cole? This lad and his family have been left utterly destroyed. Someone did wrong and they know it. I hope their guilt eats them from inside for the rest of their lives. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

[@adamprokulewicz5534]

Im speechless. I cannot believe this happened to him. And I want to know who's paying his medical bills! Incredibly sad. I feel so sorry for his mother.

[@gee_emm]

Adam Prokulewicz we are paying.

[@gee_emm]

ROBERT ANDERSON leave your nonsense politics out of this - this is the UK, and we have the NHS. when you catch up, maybe then we can talk.

[@mslondonlove1435]

ROBERT ANDERSON What Obama Care? This is the U.K.

[@renee3356]

this is in the UK....you know, a civilized country with national healthcare. Hopefully one day we'll catch up. I'm not holding my breath for it though

[@gee_emm]

his mum broke my heart. this was completely out of order and unnecessary.

[@suragg25]

Omg... I dnt know how to react... I m feeling pain throughout my body.... How could u do this to someone.. U might save urself on earth but u vll not b able to escape from God's justice

[@ThefacebeaterDC]

Unbelievable police have got to stop this. I can’t believe no one has been arrested for this.

[@ceece3817]

Re open this case!!! RIGHT NOW

[@ramatgan1]

I'm watching this from Mauritius. I'm absolutely shocked. What kind of evil country is this???

[@snoop-doggviews637]

Police use extreme force on us

[@brettharter143]

@@snoop-doggviews637 lmao no they dont!

[@ratedr9672]

brett harter You make me sick

[@grahamt5924]

You base your entire understanding of a country on one incident. Are you about 5 years old or something.

[@kourtney9280]

Graham T and you base your entire understanding with what the police and the government tell you. You should research it. Police brutality is a very real thing in the UK. Just because it isn’t as publicised doesn’t mean this issue isn’t very real. Educate yourself my friend because you look very ifnly

[@kaiytx]

1 or 2 officers should be enough to subdue one person... I can't imagine the weight of 6 officers on one person, tragic.

[@Hokunin]

The key word here is "SUBDUE". Why policemen had to subdue him, and why they had to require the strength of 6 people? If he did not resist the arrest and behaved like law abiding citizen nothing of this would have happened. If policeman says something, you must obey immediately, do not scream, do not try to run away and especially do not fight - its that simple.

[@kaiytx]

@@Hokunin once he's on the ground how hard can it be to get the cuffs on him? What would 6 officers even be doing? At most you would need 3 people

[@tray-oq1nj]

@@Hokunin I agree with you 100% unfortunately there are always going to be coloreds and self hating liberal whites that defend the blacks no matter what the situation. Having spent my entire adult life in the Army Infantry and later on working for a large Sheriffs Department in Tennessee I can attest that it does take 6 officers to restrain some individuals. If those people would stop lying to themselves then they could see the truth that 6 policemen would never randomly jump on an innocent citizen standing outside of a nightclub or anywhere else in public for that matter. I would love to see the ENTIRE bodycam footage of what really happened which I am willing to bet the black was acting out when asked to place his hands behind his back. Well we all see how that mouth and acting hard infront of his boys worked out for him. On the bright side he will never have to get a job and can lay in bed all day watching basketball until his heart is content. Sounds like a dream come true for one of them.

[@ratedr9672]

Hokunin So you’re saying he deserved it? Your racism is showing

[@mattalexander5394]

Please research Team Restraints.

[@RSpence777]

What Justice could ever repair the damages. Only by a maturation of the society as a whole. Barbarous acts of violence must end.

[@WhoGotTheDizzle]

This is the most heartbreaking thing I’ve seen. Makes me want to say a prayer for him and his family. It is disgusting and outrageous that no one has been prosecuted for this heinous crime. Julian should inspire each and every one of you watching this, to never give up and always stand up for what you think is right. Justice for Julian Cole and his family.

[@birgitfenzl3376]

Shouldn't the officers being lifelong arrested? Did you notice that only black friends came to visit him? Why there are people who think negative about this documentary? Racism doesn't fit in these new times, if we want really to change the world into a better place.

[@jonh6912]

This is such a sad story. The kid had his life snatched from him at such a young age and for what? He’s got years living this life, confined to a bed unable to live properly. Also ruined his family’s lives. I hope justice is served, however unfortunately I don’t think it will be. I hope I’m wrong.

[@ericsanford7075]

Very painful!

[@tray-oq1nj]

Wrong again. I am willing to bet he can't feel a thing.

[@ellahabibi1854]

His mother is so incredibly strong and amazing. I cannot begin to imagine the pain that she must have been through. So heartbreaking. I pray this family get the justice that they deserve 🙏

[@drbloomer6380]

This is incredibly tragic and sad. I feel for everyone involved. 💙

[@TaiwoWilliams]

What a damn travesty. That could be me, by my son's bedside. I'm in tears, because no one has been charged for this crime.

[@tray-oq1nj]

If more of you people had fathers in the homes raising the young bucks right this wouldn't happen.

[@realmrjangoon]

@@tray-oq1nj shut up gatekeeping boomer

[@tray-oq1nj]

@@realmrjangoon know your place shine.

[@johnlowdon5809]

Absolutely shocking how something like this should happen and no one has been charged.

[@ptah1353]

@@tray-oq1nj what do you mean young bucks? Bucks isn't even a word.

[@user-hq7jj7yk7w]

The mum is a saint

[@jamesgemborys8878]

I'm sorry Julian, my heart goes out to you and yours. I hope that you, your family and friends can find peace and justice. I hope that those officers are held accountable for their actions.

[@garyscott7868]

Christ :( "Police officers sacked for lying about arrest where man's neck was broken Disciplinary panel found three Bedfordshire officers made dishonest statements" (also from The Guardian Mon 22 Oct 2018 17.10 BST )

[@gwendee5070]

I can't believe no officers were charged. criminal justice here in the UK is unfair and disgusting

[@DownUndaWhereTheresThunda]

A fit and healthy young man with a bright future ahead of him, and it's taken away from him and his family so tragically. They were sacked but no prison sentence! Terrible. Even if they did it's not much of a compensation for Mr Cole and his family. Where is the fairness or justice in this world!

[@ceece3817]

Share this video to get the vase re opened!!!

[@1916lunt]

That is the price of injustice.

[@lifeofanempath_x]

Yes guardian bring awareness 👏🏾

[@ellioshiem7892]

I am so so sad and sorry for this young man.

[@chrisgill8023]

Poor guy poor family this is heartbreaking, I don’t wish this on anybody 😢

[@richardromero2707]

May God bless this Man pls

[@donaldstreeter5740]

I’m so sorry!!🙏🏿

[@danigomes7879]

Why was he being arrested for? Why so much violence? What is going to happen to those disgusting mobsters known as officers? Will his mother and family receive any compensation for some quality of life since their life’s will never be the same? Can we tackle systemic racism in the uk?

[@johnlowdon5809]

Poor chap nobody deserves that .

[@Lydia-EveTMena]

It's a shame for the functionality of the UK's justice system. Once again those that were supposed to protect us through policing. They have let us down. Disciplinary actions against the officers involved will not suffice this young man's quality of life.

[@RoyKeaneLRoy]

And the people who are responsible of this tragedy, are they paying for this crime ?!?

[@tezza8061]

I think we know the answer to that one.

[@cameronavon1337]

Heartbreaking to see this man, trapped inside his own body, these are some real friends. I’d honestly have the death penalty for the perpetrator this is more cruel than killing someone. No one even knows who he is.

[@charlenenukwefreeman7811]

May ur good God be with you and the family

[@shedikari]

Hope he will continue to be well taken care of. He did not deserve this, those animals that did this to him are so cruel. I hope he is surrounded by people who continue to help him and understands his facial expressions.

[@Nat-fj2bf]

My heart is broken 💔

[@patcjan84]

Praying for you.

[@Qwertqwerty010]

Lord Jesus. Let your kingdom come, Let your will be done. Jesus heals!! He is able and willing. Trust in Him. Believe it and receive it. Knock and He will answer. AMEN✝️🙏🏼 God Bless

[@ellioshiem7892]

And sorry for his poor mother family and friends.

[@wokenmillennial]

using the george floyd situation to get views on this.Bring it to light - ✅

[@Victoria-bo9xk]

I see what they're doing.

[@alexandra4real360]

Why is that a problem? Both situations have to deal with police brutality. In both situations the offending police were fired.

[@aminata5660]

😢

[@librarycard3748]

If this man is still alive, I have to ask why? This is not living, he should not be artificially kept alive to suffer like this. Add to that, his family can't properly grieve and continue with their own lives when their son is still alive in a state like this. In situations like this euthanasia is an act of compassion and just.

[@gee_emm]

ROBERT ANDERSON are you a troll? do you know anything about life the UK? why don't you do us a favour and keep your 'deplorable' perspective stateside? we actually care about police brutality over here. we don't tolerate people being shot on a regular basis or not being able to access health care. and we don't try to play a reverse race card just for shiggles. if that's too radical for you, then stay out of the debate.

[@MissMarusa]

Euthanasia is not legal in the UK, only the Netherlands and Switzerland

[@mr.sushi2221]

acab. this kid deserved respect from those criminal officers.

[@ellahabibi1854]

I hope every police officer who had a part in this tragedy gets sentenced to prison for life. They have walked away scot free. Unjust.

[@bisagermaine]

Daddy, you know what's life about. You are our héros on yt

[@1realman205]

Find them and handle them It’s simple They are only human...nothing more

[@tray-oq1nj]

Handle deez

[@Shelly58485]

My Gosh,So Sorry SHAME ON THOSE POLICE,THEY DONT DESERVE THAT BADGE THEY ABUSE,FOR POWER ,SICK OF THESE STORIES ...😘❤

[@tray-oq1nj]

Its horrible isnt it? If I were you I would move back to Africa and warn all of the others not to come to the west with how oppressive it is.

[@parikshitghosh2682]

who is paying medical bills

[@jonathanbayley1551]

This is in England so the government I assume.

[@Hokunin]

You are paying with your taxes.

[@jonathanbayley1551]

@@Hokunin Fine by me

[@anasaboubakari4092]

Alles Gute!

[@HowDeepIsYourJesus]

Makes you envy the Second Amendment, doesn't it...

[@thetreekeeper143]

Well no sympathies from me. He obviously acted on his ego and resisted arrest. If he complied with officers then they wouldn't have used force. Time and time again, blacks cause so much trouble for police.

[@badowsky1981]

The Tree Keeper is this your attempt of trolling? Well done tough guy 👍🏽

[@thetreekeeper143]

@@badowsky1981 Are you angry because I speak the truth about black people?

[@mral93]

How can you watch this video and come up with a comment like that? I really can't understand

[@thetreekeeper143]

@@mral93 I just speak whats on most police officer's mind but don't dare to say it. You work for the police one day and you know what I mean. Mind you, many black police officers can't stand working in black communities themselves because of the huge crime rates, headaches and stress that these communities cause for the officers.

[@ahmadyusuf6613]

The Tree Keeper The officers were found to have lied in both their pocket notebooks and subsequent statements to investigators about Cole’s condition when he was taken to a police van after he was restrained and arrested. “The false accounts were intended to mislead and divert attention from their actions as they inevitably came under scrutiny,” said John Bassett, chair of the panel. Damien Gayle @damiengayle Tue 23 Oct 2018 03.10 AEDT

[@nealcollins2974]

You people bashing the police are an absolute disgrace. You need to ask yourself one question, did they intentionally break his neck? The answer is obviously no. Second question you need to ask yourself is were they the ones who initiatd the confrontation? Again as confirmed by witness reports the answer is no. Therefore Julians injuries were the result of an accident brought on by his own actions. It is certainly unfortunate but to put the blame solely on the police and act like it was intentional is just plain wrong.

[@tray-oq1nj]

That's how those people are. Always acting out, starved for attention.

[@markedathomas5188]

Easier said when there no relation talk that mayo buffunery if you was the parent

[@alicedelbuono2426]

Shame on you for saying that! A disgrace to humanity!

[@raabia6289]

CONFRONTATION OR NOT THIS IS NOT HOW YOU HANDLE A SITUATION. JULIANS LIFE DIDNT NEED TO BE STOLEN . THEY COULD HAVE SAVED HIM . THEY DRAGGED HIM WITH A BROKEN NECK DUMPED HIM AT THE BACK OF A VAN FOR 30 MINS INA VEGETIVE STATE WHICH LEAD TO HIM BEING SEVERLY BRAINDAMAGED AND PARALYSED AT 19 . THE POLICE LIED IN THEIR STATEMENTS AND GOT AWAY WITH IT .

[@Jadedjade2000]

They deserve to pay for ruining his and his family's life.People still go to prison if it was accidental murder (manslaughter),so why shouldn't the police be held to the same extent?

[@brettharter143]

So what is the guardian trying to stir up hatred in the UK here?

[@ratedr9672]

Nothing that hasn’t already been out there.....

[@anc1721]

why not...hatred against injustice.. and it sells for guardian..

[@katieanne476]

This has been out for over a year.

[@brettharter143]

@@katieanne476 yes and they just published a alert to it today, seems like a well times attempt to stir up something and if you think otherwise your totally blinkered.

[@EadwinTomlinson]

I think you should watch the video before you comment about the motivation behind the film