Ex-Aston Villa footballer dies after being tasered by police

Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died after he was Tasered by police. The 48-year-old died around 90 minutes after he was hit by a stun gun while visiting his father's home in Meadow Close in the Trench area of Telford, Shropshire, at around 1.30am on Monday

London: Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died after he was Tasered by police. The 48-year-old died around 90 minutes after he was hit by a stun gun while visiting his father's home in Meadow Close in the Trench area of Telford, Shropshire, at around 1.30am on Monday.

Dalian Atkinson

Ernest Atkinson, 85, reportedly said that his son was agitated, while neighbour Paula Quinn said the ex-footballer appeared to be "almost staggering" in the street before he was Tasered. Neighbours said the retired star, who drives a porsche, was well known in the short cul-de-sac.

Speaking at a cordon set up by police to prevent people entering the street, local residents Matthew and Tina Bothwell said they were deeply shocked at Atkinson's death.

West Mercia Police said officers were called amid concerns "for the safety of an individual" and then deployed the stun guns. An ambulance was called, but he went into cardiac arrest and medics were unable to save him.

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