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New evidence reignites hopes for justice in death of Tobias White-Sansom in Spain
Overview
The family of Tobias White-Sansom, a father-of-two from Nottingham who died in a Spanish hospital in July 2022 after being restrained by security and police in Magaluf, has received new blood spatter evidence and a court order. The family hopes this development will lead to criminal proceedings in Spain, four years after the incident.
Key points
- Tobias White-Sansom died in a Spanish hospital in July 2022, five days after being pinned down, handcuffed, Tasered and injected with tranquilisers following an incident at a nightclub in Magaluf.
- His family has recently received a blood spatter report and a court order, which they believe could indicate external force was used and help launch a criminal case.
- The blood spatter report analyzed White-Sansom's clothing, finding stains compatible with external force as well as gravity-produced drip stains.
- An ambulance report stated he had taken drugs, was agitated, and was given medications including fentanyl.
- A Spanish investigative judge will now consider the new evidence to decide whether to proceed with a criminal trial, with the investigative stage estimated to conclude by the end of the year.