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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Boyden

Inquiry over death of 93-year-old care home resident with one leg who was Tasered by police

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The police watchdog has launched an investigation after the death of a 93-year-old disabled care home resident, who was Tasered and pepper sprayed by officers.

Police had tried to detain Donald Burgess, who was wheelchair-bound, had one leg and suffered from dementia, following a report he had threatened care staff with a knife.

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