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The IPCC independent investigation into the actions of Avon & Somerset Police when a man was Tasered in Bristol in January is progressing well.

An Avon & Somerset police officer used the Taser on 63-year-old Judah Adunbi in Colston Road, Easton on Saturday 14 January, 2017.

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.

Having carefully considered the evidence gathered so far, the IPCC has served two officers with gross misconduct notices advising them that their conduct is under investigation.

As part of the investigation, we have conducted house to house enquiries, obtained statements from a number of witnesses and collected guidance, procedures and policies over the use of Taser.

We have viewed body worn camera footage worn by the officers involved in the incident, and obtained statements from the officers, along with police logs.

The IPCC also held a meeting in Bristol last week with a number of invited community representatives.

IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts said: “The incident in which Mr Adunbi was Tasered has attracted significant community concern and I am grateful to the representatives for their attendance last week and their honest and frank contributions.

“We would reassure them that we are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“The investigation is making positive progress and we are continuing to review evidence regarding the appropriateness of Taser use in the circumstances.

“As our investigation is ongoing the IPCC is limited in what can be released into the public domain, and we would ask for patience while our work is carried out.”

The IPCC is keeping Mr Adunbi updated on the investigation throughout.

Serving a notice advises an officer or member of police staff that their conduct is subject to investigation - such notices are not judgemental in any way.