Tuesday 12 July 2011

Taser gun used on man aged 82 during arrest in Northolt

 

Police officer demonstrates a Taser gun

An 82-year-old man was in hospital for days after being Tasered in west London by a Metropolitan Police officer.

Police were called to an incident in Islip Gardens, Northolt, on 28 June and arrested the pensioner on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage to a motor vehicle.

One officer “discharged a Taser” during the incident, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said.

The man was taken to hospital after he complained of pain while in custody.

Complained of pain…

Police were responding to reports of a man being threatened in Ealing borough, following which they arrested the pensioner.

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