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Mr Rigg, 40, died in custody at Brixton police station in 2008 after he was arrested for allegedly aiming karate kicks at passers-by. An inquest jury found that officers had used 'unsuitable' force.
The musician died after he was restrained in custody at Brixton Police station in August 2008.
There were almost a dozen deaths following contact with Dorset Police in the past five years, new figures show – with one recorded last year.
Six former Home Secretaries have written to Surlla Braverman to support plans for Chief Constables to be able to sack officers guilty of misconduct.
Police officers will face automatic dismissal if guilty of gross misconduct, under Home Office changes demanded by forces months ago