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09/07/2013
Police Investigated After Taser Incident Video
A police officer is being investigated following the release of video footage, which reportedly shows the officer kicking a man just moments after he had been Tasered.
The incident occurred on Brighton seafront on Friday evening, with the video brought to the attention of Sussex police on Monday.
It is understood that officers were called to a Sainsbury's on Western Road following a report that a man had pushed a member of staff to the ground when he was caught stealing food.
The man was then tracked down to Brighton sea front.
A police spokesperson said that the man was Tasered in order to carry out a safe arrest.
It is claimed that the video shows one of the officers kick the man forcefully in the leg just after he was Tasered.
An investigation is underway.
(MH/JP)
The incident occurred on Brighton seafront on Friday evening, with the video brought to the attention of Sussex police on Monday.
It is understood that officers were called to a Sainsbury's on Western Road following a report that a man had pushed a member of staff to the ground when he was caught stealing food.
The man was then tracked down to Brighton sea front.
A police spokesperson said that the man was Tasered in order to carry out a safe arrest.
It is claimed that the video shows one of the officers kick the man forcefully in the leg just after he was Tasered.
An investigation is underway.
(MH/JP)
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