A family have said they want more action and less words following the release of a report about how police deal with vulnerable people with mental illness.

Olaseni Lewis 23, died after he was restrained by up to seven police officers at the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Beckenham on August 31, 2010.

An independent report was released last week which recommended more mental health awareness training is given to officers.

Ajibola Lewis, Olaseni’s mother, said the report was a step in the right direction but said it was important more action was taken to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

The review which was led by Lord Victor Adebowale, looked at all aspects of police interaction including call handling and custody procedures, as well as how the police work alongside partner agencies.

One of the most serious findings in the report was the disproportionate use of force by police, with several cases cited that questioned the level of force used.

The report also highlighted that people from black or ethnic backgrounds had died where the police had been at fault to some degree.

It also recommends more training is given to officers on how to restrain people with a mental illness.

Mr Lewis, who lived in South Norwood, had recently completed a masters degree in IT and business management, and had voluntarily admitted himself as a patient to the hospital, but hours later officers were called to restrain him following a disturbance.

He was taken to Croydon University Hospital after slipping into a coma from which he never recovered, and died days later on September 3.

Ms Lewis, who lives in South Norwood, said: "The report is good. But there have been lots of good reports. It is the implementation which is important.

"We want to give it a chance. The actions will speak louder than words as far as I am concerned."

The Met Police have also denied claims they are not co-operating with the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

The IPCC said the Met refused to allow officers to be interviewed under caution as part of their investigation into the Olaseni Lewis case.