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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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Call for review on Taser use after Plymouth death

A file photo of a Taser being fired Credit: PA

The Independent Police Complaints Commission has recommended that training in the use of Tasers should be revised, following the death of a man from Plymouth.

Andrew Pimlott died from severe burns after dousing himself in petrol at his parents' home in April 2013.

An inquest decided yesterday that he had probably caught fire after being Tasered by police.

You can read the full IPCC report here.

Andrew Pimlott died in hospital from burns in April 2013 Credit: Family

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