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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nadine White

Watchdog facing legal action over death of Black man tasered on Chelsea Bridge

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The family of a vulnerable Black man who died after being tasered by police and then jumping from Chelsea Bridge have threatened to sue the police watchdog.

Oladeji Omishore, 41, died on 4 June after falling into the Thames following the use of a Taser by two Metropolitan Police officers. He was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time, his relatives have said.

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