Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died after being tasered
by police in Telford, Shropshire. The 48-year-old died 90 minutes after
he was hit by a stun gun on Monday morning August 15, at around 1.30am in the Trench area of Telford, Shropshire, UK.
West Mercia Police can confirm that officers responded to a report
for the concern for the safety of an individual at approximately 1.30am
this morning at an address in Telford," the force said in a statement.
"Upon arrival Taser was deployed and a 48-year-old man, who
subsequently received medical attention, was pronounced dead at
approximately 3am. West Mercia Police are unable to comment any further as the incident
has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission
(IPCC) as is normal procedure, and will assist the IPCC with their
inquiries."
A West Midlands Ambulance
Service spokesman said Atkinson was being taken to Princess Royal
Hospital when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead
shortly after arriving the medical facility.
"We were called by
West Mercia Police to an address in Meadow Close in the Trench area of
Telford at about 1.45am this morning. An ambulance was dispatched and upon arrival found a man who had been Tasered.
As he was being conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital, his condition
deteriorated and he went into cardiac arrest. Despite the efforts of the
crew and hospital staff, it was not
possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at hospital, shortly
after arrival."
Another former player, Ian Taylor, said: "Just heard news re my old
team mate Dalian. Deepest condolences to his family. Only spoke to him
last week as well. Sad sad news
Atkinson was a
top flight striker in the 1990s, with a goal for
league runners-up Aston Villa against Wimbledon. He went on to score at
Wembley in 1994 as Villa beat Manchester United to lift the League Cup.
Atkinson ended his career playing in South Korea in 2001.
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