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Taser review recommended after human fireball death

The Independent Police Complaints Commission is recommending that police use of Tasers is reviews. It follows the death of Andrew Pimlott in Plymouth after being Tasered by police officers after he doused himself in petrol.

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Inquest Day 2: at the scene

An inquest is underway into the death of a man tasered by police officers after he doused himself in petrol while holding a lit match.

Andrew Pimlott died several days later as a result of the severe burns he suffered.

Our reporter Richard Lawrence sent this report from the hearing:

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