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Inquest hears police actions may have contributed to death of 92-year-old dementia patient

An inquest has revealed that the actions of two police officers who used a Taser and pepper spray on 92-year-old Donald Burgess, a dementia patient, may have contributed to his death. The incident occurred in June 2022, and Mr. Burgess died 22 days later from complications related to Covid-19. The inquest is ongoing, with discussions about the potential impact of the officers' actions on his health.

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An inquest has revealed that the actions of two police officers who used a Taser and pepper spray on 92-year-old Donald Burgess, a dementia patient, may have contributed to his death. The incident occurred in June 2022, and Mr. Burgess died 22 days later from complications related to Covid-19. The inquest is ongoing, with discussions about the potential impact of the officers' actions on his health.

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Police officers who Tasered and pepper-sprayed one-legged dementia sufferer, 92, in care home may have contributed to his death, inquest hears

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Inquest hears police actions may have contributed to death of 92-year-old dementia patient