Footage shows Edwin Afriyie standing with arms folded despite officers saying he was in ‘fighting stance’
Police officers lied in statements to justify Tasering a black social worker who was posing no threat, the high court has been told., 36, had his arms folded and was standing at a distance from officers when he was Tasered by City of London police after a road traffic stop, body-worn video played in court shows. Officers at the scene had claimed in written statements that Afriyie was “steeling himself to attack officers” and had adopted a “fighting stance”.
While standing apart from officers and discussing events with his friend, he was Tasered in the chest. Afriyie fell backwards and hit his head on a stone window ledge. Police are supposed to use Tasers when there is a serious threat of violence. Shortly after his arrest, video evidence showed Afriyie being told by an officer: “The reason you got Tasered is not doing as you’re told.”
He was handcuffed while incapacitated on the pavement and was escorted by ambulance to the Royal London hospital. His handcuffs were only removed after a request by medical staff. Afriyie told police he had “breathing issues” and the court heard he had visited a GP as a teenager about the problem. But Lay-Morgan countered that a consultant said he was healthy and that there was no evidence that this affected him as an adult.
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