Lancashire Police admit tasering a blind man mistaking white stick for sword

Oct 17, 2012, 02:07 PM

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#Lancashire #Police have apologised to a #blind man who was #tasered by officers after they mistook his white stick for a #samurai #sword. Colin Farmer, who's 61, was taken to hospital for treatment. The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. #taser

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