British Police at their best LOL as Mr Meldrew would say 'I dont believe it' An 82-year-old man was in hospital for days after being Tasered in west London by a Metropolitan Police officer. Police were called to an incident in Islip Gardens, Northolt, on 28 June and arrested the pensioner on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage to a motor vehicle. One officer "discharged a Taser" during the incident, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said. The man was taken to hospital after he complained of pain while in custody. The IPCC has begun an inquiry. IPCC Commissioner Rachel Cerfontyne said: "Our investigation will examine whether the use of a Taser in these circumstances was proportionate and appropriate."
