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Disgraced Officers Tasered 92-Year-Old Dementia Sufferer
6 Oct
Summary
- Two police officers sacked for using force on a 92-year-old man.
- The victim was a one-legged dementia sufferer in a wheelchair.
- Force used included baton, Taser, and pepper spray.
Two police officers were dismissed after a disturbing incident involving a 92-year-old man. The officers, identified as Pc Stephen Smith and Pc Rachel Comotto, used excessive force against Donald Burgess.
Mr. Burgess, who suffered from dementia and used a wheelchair, was subjected to a 90-second assault. The force deployed included a baton, a Taser, and pepper spray. These actions were deemed so severe that they resulted in the officers' sacking.
The decision to dismiss the officers reflects the gravity of their misconduct. Their actions have been described as 'disgusting' by those aware of the case.
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