Four Four Two · Aug 15, 2016
Dalian Atkinson dies after police incident - reports
A man killed during a police taser operation has been named locally as former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson.
Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died after being tasered by police, according to reports.
West Mercia Police (WMP) confirmed that a 48-year-old man was pronounced dead at 0300GMT on Monday after officers responded to a call at an address in Telford.
The Press Association reported the individual has been named locally as Atkinson, who made 85 appearances for Villa between 1991 and 1995.
WMP told Omnisport that the matter was now being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).