Crime & Law

Police Excessive Force Against Elderly

6 Oct

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Charlie RoseBBC
Lettice BromovskyDaily Mail
Ellie CrabbeEvening Standard

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Police Excessive Force Against Elderly. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/60130

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Burgess was taken to hospital after the incident, where he contracted Covid and died 22 days later, but the officers were not held responsible for his death.

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6 Oct
Burgess was taken to hospital after the incident, where he contracted Covid and died 22 days later, but the officers were not held responsible for his death.
3 outlets · BBC

Coverage 3 articles

6 Oct Two police officers who used a Taser and baton on 92-year-old amputee sacked
Evening Standard
6 Oct Two police officers who Tasered and pepper-sprayed disabled pensioner, 92, in care home are sacked for using 'excessive force'
Daily Mail
6 Oct PCs who Tasered amputee, 92, used excessive force
BBC

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