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Moment Taser-wielding police swoop on youth who was hiding massive Rambo knife in his trousers - but the 17-year-old is NOT put behind bars
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The use of Tasers by police in the UK is subject to strict guidelines and is typically reserved for situations where there is a perceived threat to the officer or the public. Body-worn video footage, as seen in this incident, is increasingly being used by police forces to provide transparency and accountability in their interactions with the public. The decision not to imprison the 17-year-old despite the seriousness of the offence may reflect the youth justice system's emphasis on rehabilitation over punishment for young offenders.
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Moment Taser-wielding police swoop on youth who was hiding massive Rambo knife in his trousers - but the 17-year-old is NOT put behind bars
Bodyworn video footage shows 'eagle-eyed' cops pouncing on the teenager whom they suspect of concealing the blaze beneath his clothes.
17 Jul, 10:47