AGXStarseed
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Avon and Somerset Police is under investigation into what led officers to use a Taser on a vulnerable man with autism and learning difficulties.
The 26-year-old was Tasered in August last year before he was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage.
But the charges after the incident in Bristol were later dropped by the CPS, and now the police watchdog is investigating whether the use of the Taster was "proportionate".
Our investigations, which are at early stages, will look at how police discharged their duties and responsibilities while dealing with a man deemed to be vulnerable, and whether appropriate force was used.
It is important that we establish the full facts, and we will regularly update the complainants and police force as our enquiries progress
– Guido Liguori, IPCC Associate Commissioner
Tasers fire barbs connected to a battery
The investigation follows a complaint from the man's mother who alleges police failed to properly investigate, or provide appropriate support, for him despite his health problems.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is also investigating how the force dealt with the same man on three separate occasions in 2014.
Two incidents saw the man convicted of burglary and harassment, while the CPS decided not to proceed with one charge of assault.
We can confirm that we voluntarily referred this incident to the IPCC who are carrying out an independent investigation.
We are not able to comment further at this stage.
– Avon and Somerset Police spokesman
Avon and Somerset Constabulary - HQ Credit: ITV West Country
SOURCE: http://www.itv.com/news/west/update...igated-after-vulnerable-autistic-man-tasered/
Avon and Somerset Police is under investigation into what led officers to use a Taser on a vulnerable man with autism and learning difficulties.
The 26-year-old was Tasered in August last year before he was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage.
But the charges after the incident in Bristol were later dropped by the CPS, and now the police watchdog is investigating whether the use of the Taster was "proportionate".
Our investigations, which are at early stages, will look at how police discharged their duties and responsibilities while dealing with a man deemed to be vulnerable, and whether appropriate force was used.
It is important that we establish the full facts, and we will regularly update the complainants and police force as our enquiries progress
– Guido Liguori, IPCC Associate Commissioner
Tasers fire barbs connected to a battery
The investigation follows a complaint from the man's mother who alleges police failed to properly investigate, or provide appropriate support, for him despite his health problems.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is also investigating how the force dealt with the same man on three separate occasions in 2014.
Two incidents saw the man convicted of burglary and harassment, while the CPS decided not to proceed with one charge of assault.
We can confirm that we voluntarily referred this incident to the IPCC who are carrying out an independent investigation.
We are not able to comment further at this stage.
– Avon and Somerset Police spokesman
Avon and Somerset Constabulary - HQ Credit: ITV West Country
SOURCE: http://www.itv.com/news/west/update...igated-after-vulnerable-autistic-man-tasered/
