Wiltshire policeman cleared in taser trial
A jury has cleared a Wiltshire police officer of ABH and misconduct for tasering a man in his custody.
Taser trial jury in deliberations
The jury in the case of a police officer on trial for firing a taser gun at a suspect has retired to consider its verdict.
PC Lee Birch, of Wiltshire Police, used the taser on Daniel Dove inside a police cell. He denies causing actual bodily harm and misconduct in a public office.
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