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Police Taser race group founder in the face 6 hours ago
Source: BBC News
6 hours ago
A founder of a group improving race relations with police was Tasered in the face by officers who mistook him for a wanted man for the second time.
Footage filmed by a neighbour shows Judah Adunbi, 63, outside his Bristol home when he is stopped by police.
Mr Adunbi refused to give his name and after a dispute was Tasered in the face by officers who tried to arrest him.
The incident, which Mr Adunbi said left him "scared for his life", has been referred to the police watchdog.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-38691162
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it is always in your best interest to show your ID, especially when you are being officially detained.
