Former Premier League footballer dies after being Tasered
Further details are beginning to emerge as to how the former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson died after police Tasered him near his father's home in Telford in the early hours of yesterday.
The police officer who Tasered the 48 year old was not wearing a body camera, the IPCC has said as it begins its investigation into his death.
The tragedy has led to questions over the use of Tasers with campaigners, including MP Norman Lamb, calling for an urgent Government review of their use.
Taser guns - the facts
Tasers were introduced by UK police forces in 2003
The weapons fire two electric barbs up to 35ft and deliver a disabling shock, which can penetrate clothing up to 2in thick
There were 10,329 uses of Taser by police in 2015 - representing a two percent increase on the previous year
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