The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has confirmed it is to investigate the Taser incident in Telford and that its investigators are already at the scene to supervise evidence gathering.

In a statement, the watchdog says it is "conducting a full and thorough investigation into all of the circumstances surrounding his death including the use of force".

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Former Aston Villa footballers have been expressing their shock at the news that a man died after being Tasered in Telford last night is believed to be Dalian Atkinson.

Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire

The man who died after being tasered by police in Telford last night is believed to be the former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson.

The police have not yet formally identified the dead man, but people living in the area have named him to reporters.

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A man who died after being shot with a Taser by police is believed to be former footballer Dalian Atkinson.

West Mercia Police said officers responded to a report of concern for the safety of a man at about 01:30 BST in the Trench area of Telford.

A Taser was used on the 48-year-old man and after receiving medical help, he was pronounced dead at about 03:00.

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