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The IPCC is investigating the actions of Avon & Somerset police after a man was Tasered in Bristol on Saturday 14 January.

Avon & Somerset police officers used the Taser on a 63-year-old man in Colston Road, Easton at around 9.10am.

A complaint from a member of the public who witnessed the aftermath of the incident was voluntarily referred to the IPCC by the force on 19 January.

IPCC investigators will be reviewing the body worn video of the officers involved, checking for any CCTV evidence and conducting house to house enquiries as part of the investigation.

IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts said:

“We would like to reassure the community that we will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this incident and whether the use of Taser by officers was appropriate in these circumstances.

“It is important that anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have any footage of it, make contact with our investigators to help us establish the full facts. We are also seeking to speak to the man and the officers involved at the earliest opportunity.”

Anyone who witnessed this who may have information relevant to our investigation can contact IPCC investigators on 0800 096 9076 or email colstonroad@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk (link sends e-mail).