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ashfordblue wrote: The police have got to stop using these bloody Tasers on domestic situations, how many more deaths do they have to commit, they should only ever be used in a real life threatening situations, if the person is carrying a weapon of some sort, and then use absolute caution, in this instance the policeman who used the Taser should be prosecuted for manslaughter, and his Dalian's family heavily compensated for several million pounds, that should stop them using these bloody things willy nilly when they see a minor situation, and then only by a well trained officer who can suss the situation out and be absolutely sure that the the person is going to injure someone with a weapon, not just a bloody argument out side his house, this is what causes riots with the inappropriate action of some hot head police officer.

Charnwood wrote:

ashfordblue wrote: The police have got to stop using these bloody Tasers on domestic situations, how many more deaths do they have to commit, they should only ever be used in a real life threatening situations, if the person is carrying a weapon of some sort, and then use absolute caution, in this instance the policeman who used the Taser should be prosecuted for manslaughter, and his Dalian's family heavily compensated for several million pounds, that should stop them using these bloody things willy nilly when they see a minor situation, and then only by a well trained officer who can suss the situation out and be absolutely sure that the the person is going to injure someone with a weapon, not just a bloody argument out side his house, this is what causes riots with the inappropriate action of some hot head police officer.

We don't have all the facts but clearly the person who called the police thought there was a life threatening situation which is probably why the police had Tasers with them. That said I have sympathy with everything you've said and think we definitely need some tighter controls before anyone else loses their life unnecessarily.

saint jude wrote:Ashford Blue the Police have a difficult job to do in most given circumstances. Looking at it from a civilian perspective it's easy to pass judgment but can't always see the bigger picture. If Mr Atkinson was indeed hit excessive times with the taser device there should be an official enquiry (once is enough to subdue most suspects) and as for 'kicking' : can only hope that's some bullshit rumor or someone got their facts incorrect. If so it's the officers themselves who need to face criminal charges.

Was sorry to hear this news. Mr Atkinson was not a player that all fans will remember and so sorry last word had to be with this tragic episode. Sympathies to his immediate family at this difficult time.

Two West Mercia police officers are under criminal investigation following the death of former Town striker Dalian Atkinson earlier this week, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has announced. The 48-year-old died in the early hours of Monday morning in Telford, shortly after being Tasered by police.

An IPCC statement reads: “Mr Atkinson died following contact with police outside an address in Meadow Close, Trench on Monday 15th August.

“During the incident a Taser was discharged by an officer. Further analysis of the Taser is being conducted. The IPCC’s team of investigators has gathered statements from a number of witnesses.

“A post-mortem was held yesterday (Wednesday 17th August) and the cause of death was inconclusive. Further tests will be carried out. The IPCC is liaising with HM Coroner.

“Two West Mercia Police officers have been advised they are under criminal investigation and are also being served with gross misconduct notices.

“A criminal investigation does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow. The IPCC investigation is at an early stage and the position will be kept under review as the investigation progresses.”

IPCC Commissioner Derrick Campbell added: “Having carefully considered the evidence gathered so far, we are undertaking a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr Atkinson’s death and the level and type of force used. Two police officers will be interviewed under criminal caution by IPCC investigators.

“As this is a criminal investigation, the IPCC is limited in the amount of information which can be released into the public domain.

"I would ask people to be patient during the progress of our investigation and not to add to speculation about the circumstances of Mr Atkinson’s death. Speculation across the media as a whole can risk prejudice to the investigation process.

“We will keep Mr Atkinson’s family updated and our thoughts remain with all of those affected by his death.”