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March for Tasered footballer Atkinson

Campaigners demanding answers about the death of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson took part in a march in Shropshire.

More than 100 people marched from Telford Town Park to Malinsgate Police Station earlier in response to the death of the former Aston Villa star.

Mr Atkinson, 48, died after being shot with a police Taser at his father's house in Telford last month.

He went into cardiac arrest on his way to hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Dalian Atkinson
Dalian Atkinson achieved most success at Aston Villa, but also played for Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday

Community activist Desmond Jaddoo, who took part in the march, said: "We want a clear, transparent, well-resourced and thorough police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the untimely death of Dalian Atkinson following police contact.