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Man tasered after reports of police assault

Man tasered after reports of police assault

Thursday, 3 October 2019 09:16

By Ollie Heptinstall

The incident happened in North Devon yesterday afternoon [2 October]

A 29-year-old man remains in police custody after he was tasered yesterday [2 October] when he reportedly assaulted an officer.

Police attended a report of domestic violence yesterday afternoon in Barnstaple, when the suspect returned home and became violent.

He left the officer with a cut to his arm, which is “not thought to be serious”.

A spokesperson said the man was arrested on suspicion of four offences.

"A 29-year-old man arrested on suspicion of Common Assault; harassment; resisting arrest and violence against and emergency worker.

"He remains in police custody."

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