Llanelli ex-soldier Taser death inquest jury discharged

In 2007, Spencer Beynon spoke to BBC Wales about his experiences in Iraq

A jury has failed to reach a conclusion over the death of an ex-soldier who was Tasered by police.

Spencer Beynon, 43, a former platoon sergeant from Llanelli, died on 14 June 2016 after officers were called over concerns about his behaviour.

Mr Beynon was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after tours of Afghanistan and Iraq.

A coroner discharged the jury after it could not agree on the cause of his death and a new inquest will be held.

Acting senior coroner Paul Bennett had told jury members the two verdicts open to them were suicide or misadventure, giving them the option of a majority verdict.

• Ex-solder said 'I want to die' before being Tasered

• Spencer Beynon was harassed by police, inquest hears

• Taser 'contributed minimally' to ex-soldier death

However, after deliberations, they were unable to agree and were discharged.

A date for the new inquest will now be arranged.