Moment boy, 14, tasered by police in Birmingham

18 Oct 2023 • 11:31 PM MYT
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A 14-year-old schoolboy wearing his uniform was tasered to the ground by a police officer in Birmingham on Monday, 16 October.

West Midlands Police said they were called to a "neighbour dispute" in Kempson Road, Hodge Hill, where officers witnessed "a hostile crowd" and "threats of criminal damage."

A 14-year-old boy was tasered, police confirmed.

A 37-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and remain in custody.

The teenager was also arrested for criminal damage and threats to cause criminal damage.