Police watchdog investigates London stun gun shooting
by Mattha Busby from on (#5389N)
Concerns raised about disproportionate' use of force after young black man is seriously injured
The police watchdog has launched an investigation into the conduct of three officers after a black man in his 20s was left with a life-changing injury in an incident in north London where he was shot with a stun gun.
Police on patrol in Haringey chased the man on Monday after he ran away from them following an approach, it is understood. They used the stun gun as he jumped over a wall and he fell, suffering serious back injuries, which his family fear could leave him at least partially paralysed.
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