SIMON Murden's parents have been told the decision not to bring criminal charges against the police officers who killed their son won't be overturned.

Ken Macdonald QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), met with Dorothy and David Murden this week to personally inform them he has not reconsidered his decision.

The invitation to meet the country's chief prosecutor came after the conclusion of the inquest into the charity worker's death in March, which cleared the officers involved of any wrongdoing.

Mr Murden, 26, of Spark Mill Lane, Beverley, died after being shot by firearms officers on the A63 on March 22, 2005.

He was suffering a psychotic episode and had driven his father's van the wrong way down the A63.

Mr Macdonald announced his decision not to bring criminal charges against the officers in October 2006.

However, at the conclusion to the inquest, he wrote to the Murdens to inform them he had not yet finalised his decision.

The family prepared a presentation in which they outlined the reasons they thought the officers should face a criminal court.

Today, Jim Wyatt, of Hamers Solicitors, who represents the family, confirmed Mr Macdonald had now finalised his decision.

He said: "In a private meeting, the Murden family were told by the DPP he would not be reconsidering his decision not to prosecute the officers.

"During this meeting the coroner's verdict was discussed. However, at this stage the Murdens want their discussions with the DPP to remain private."

Mr Wyatt said the Murden family are now pressing ahead with plans to meet with Humberside Police.

He added: "Following the inquest there were indications from Humberside Police that they would be prepared to meet and discuss ways forward and discuss the evidence."