Man left paralysed after being tasered by police sues Met for £10 million (opens original article in a new tab)

A man paralyzed after being tasered by police in 2022 is suing the Met for £10m, while the police claim he was attempting a burglary and under the influence of drugs.

• A 65-year-old man is suing the Met for £10m after being tasered by police in 2022, resulting in paralyzing injuries.
• Police claim the man was attempting to burglarize a bookmakers' shop and was under the influence of drugs, justifying the use of force.
• The Met disputes liability, arguing the man's actions, including fleeing and drug use, contributed to the incident.