Calls for review of 'disproportionate' taser use after two black men tasered in space of a week prompts outrage

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Ministers urged to stop rollout of tasers amid concerns it has led to 'disturbing rise' in its 'disproportionate' use against black people and those with mental ill health

Deborah Coles, director of charity INQUEST, which supports bereaved people following state related deaths, told the two recent incidents were “not isolated” and called for an “urgent review of tasers, their disproportionate use and accountability for abuse of force”.

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