Taser used on man after single-vehicle crash

A Taser was used on a man who was "obstructive" towards police after a single-vehicle crash in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said officers were called to Aikman Avenue, in New Parks, at 11:27 BST on Saturday.

A force spokesperson confirmed the two occupants of the vehicle were not seriously injured in the crash, which happened near the junction with Letchworth Road, but they became "obstructive towards officers".

A Taser was discharged on a man, who along with a woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving offences and assault on an emergency worker, the spokesperson added.

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