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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Craig Paton

Mother considers legal action after ‘terrified’ son, 11, tasered by police

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A mother has said she is considering legal action against Police Scotland after her 11-year-old son was left “traumatised” when he was tasered while holding a knife.

The incident took place at the Haven Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayr in March. Video of the incident circulating online shows a stand-off between officers and the boy, whose mother says has global developmental delay – meaning it took longer for him to reach certain developmental milestones.

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