Dalian Atkinson - West Mercia Police

Published 07 Jan 2018
Investigation

West Mercia Police was called to Meadow Close, Trench, shortly before 2am on Monday 15 August 2016. During the incident a Taser was used on a 48-year-old man before he became ill. The Ambulance Service attended but the man, Dalian Atkinson, later died.

Our investigation is looking into the all of the circumstances surrounding the death, including the use of force.

Tags
  • West Mercia Police
  • Custody and detention
  • Death and serious injury
  • Use of force and armed policing
  • Welfare and vulnerable people