Peaceful march to take place in Telford following death of Dalian Atkinson last month

The march will follow a route from Telford Town Park to Malinsgate Police Station via St Quentin Gate, Grange Central, Lawn Central and Woodhouse Central.

The march is calling for a robust and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Police have been engaging with the organisers to ensure a peaceful event that causes minimal disruption to the town. The march is set to take place between 1pm - 5pm.

Mr Atkinson died after a taser was discharged during an incident outside his father’s home in Meadow Close, Trench, during the early hours of Monday 15 August.

Two police officers initially attended the address and whilst in contact with Mr Atkinson outside the property one of the officers discharged a taser.

Mr Atkinson, of Holly Road Dawley, became unwell and an ambulance was called. He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Two West Mercia Police officers are under criminal investigation and were served with gross misconduct notices following the incident.

A team from the Independent Police Complaints Commision are conducting into the circumstances surrounding the death from their offices in Birmingham.