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🚨SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE OFFICER FOUND DEAD WEEKS BEFORE TRIAL OVER BATON ATTACK ON 16-YEAR-OLD FOOTBALL FAN A South Yorkshire Police officer for filmed striking a 16-year-old football supporter with a police baton was found dead just weeks before he was due to stand trial. PC William Sampson, known as Billy, was 27 when he was found dead, bringing an end to criminal proceedings that would have examined allegations of excessive force against a teenage football fan. Sampson had been charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding the teenager following an incident in Barnsley. The alleged assault took place on Midland Street following a football match between Barnsley FC and Sheffield Wednesday. Prosecutors alleged that Sampson struck the 16-year-old with his police baton during an altercation while carrying out his duties as a serving police officer. The officer denied the criminal charge and was scheduled to appear before Leeds Crown Court. However, it emerged that Sampson had been found dead, less than a month before his trial was due to begin. Police confirmed that his death was not being treated as suspicious. South Yorkshire Police issued a statement expressing sadness at the officer's death and offering support to his family and loved ones. The force said: "Our thoughts remain with Billy's family and loved ones and they will be offered our full support."