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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Christopher Knaus and Jordyn Beazley

Clare Nowland: NSW police’s decision to Taser 95-year-old woman leaves community ‘gobsmacked’

Clare Nowland skydiving in 2008. Nowland, now 95, was in critical condition on Friday, two days after being Tasered by police.
Clare Nowland skydiving in 2008. Nowland, now 95, was in critical condition on Friday, two days after being Tasered by police. Photograph: AP

About a week ago, Clare Nowland was in a hospital bed, knitting needles nearby, chatting with one of her daughters and Cooma’s local parish priest, Mark Croker.

Croker recalls the great-grandmother was about as frail as one would expect of a 95-year-old. He also recalls her gentle nature and her deep appreciation for his visit.

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