On 23 August 2005 , Dania Gorodi , a Jewish immigrant , the sister of victim Michelle Otto who was killed in the 7 July 2005 London bombings , asked for an end to the criticism of Sir Ian Blair over the Menezes shooting , which she felt had moved the media focus away from the bombings . ' People have lost sight of the bigger picture , ' she said . ' We need to support the police right now , not crucify one man . This is unprecedented in British history . He Sir Ian is doing the best he can . ' When , on 12 September 2006 , the Metropolitan Police Authority promoted Commander Cressida Dick to the role of Deputy Assistant Commissioner , the family said they were ' absolutely disgusted ' . The family also criticised the awarding of the Queen 's Police Medal to Commander Dick in the 2010 New Year 's Day honours
7 July 2005 London bombings
7 July 2005 London bombings
Death of Jean Charles de Menezes