South Yorkshire officer awaiting trial had received death threats

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South Yorkshire officer awaiting trial had received death threats

The PC was facing a trial over an alleged assault on a teenage football fan.

Date - 24th March 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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A PC who killed himself while awaiting trial for an alleged assault had received death threats and feared for his safety, his mother has said. PC Billy Sampson, 27, was charged with assaulting a 16-year-old boy following a football match between...

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