UK Police officers who carried out a raid at Smiley Culture’s home, in which the reggae star died, will not face disciplinary action by a watchdog. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said the operation was "not satisfactory" but the criticism was not strong enough to start misconduct procedures.
The singer, whose real name was David Emmanuel, died from a single stab wound to the heart while police searched his Surrey home in March. The 48-year-old's death was described as "bizarre" by relatives, who criticised police at the time. Speaking two days after he lost his life, his nephew Merlin Emmanuel said: "The police have a lot to answer to. Until our questions, queries and suspicions have been fully and competently answered to dispel any notion of foul play, we will not rest." Mr Emmanuel's family was told he stabbed himself while making a cup of tea, despite the presence of officers in his home.