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Originally Posted by Liam-
I mean, pepper spray would have been sufficient and understandable, beating and tasing a 93 year old dementia patient in a wheelchair? Completely barbaric, no matter which way it’s spun
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I'm imagining that the space in which they were in was small.
Using PAVA spray in a small room can cause more harm than good. There's a good chance it would incapitate the officers too.
Like I say, pepper spray is not always effective.
I can't say with certainty whether it was justified until fully investigated.
I'm quite certain in saying that it wasn't this that ultimately led to his death though.