George Zimmerman Police Report: Bleeding from Nose and Back of Head, Given First Aid

A Florida neighbourhood watch volunteer who shot an unarmed black teenager had a bloody nose and a cut on his head, according to police reports. The documents were released to defence lawyers for George Zimmerman, who is accused of second-degree murder over the 26 February killing in Sanford. The file includes autopsy evidence that traces of a cannabis ingredient were found in Trayvon Martin's system. Mr Zimmerman, 28, maintains he shot the 17-year-old in self-defence. He was not arrested for several weeks after the shooting because he invoked Florida's "stand your ground" law, which allows deadly force in the face of a serious threat. The racially charged case, which sparked nationwide protests, has divided the US.''

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