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Two officers sacked after 92-year-old man tasered and pepper sprayed in care home

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Two officers sacked after 92-year-old man tasered and pepper sprayed in care home
Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after they used a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.
6 Oct, 14:25
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Two police officers who Tasered and pepper-sprayed disabled pensioner, 92, in care home are sacked for using 'excessive force'
PC Stephen Smith, 52, and PC Rachel Comotto, 37, were dismissed following a disciplinary hearing into their treatment of Donald Burgess, a single-leg amputee.
6 Oct, 15:22