24/05/2013
Police Use Tasar In Portadown
The Police Ombudsman is investigating the use of a tasar in the early hours of this morning in Portadown.
Shortly after midnight the PSNI were called to an incident in the Shandon Square area of the town, during which they discharged a Tasar on a man.
The incident has been referred to the Police Ombudsman who will carry out an investigation to establish if the firearm was used appropriately.
(CD)
Shortly after midnight the PSNI were called to an incident in the Shandon Square area of the town, during which they discharged a Tasar on a man.
The incident has been referred to the Police Ombudsman who will carry out an investigation to establish if the firearm was used appropriately.
(CD)
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