Investigation launched after man dies after being tasered by police in Essex
The policing watchdog is now looking into what happened to 29 year old Sali Byberi
An investigation's been launched by the policing watchdog after a man died after being tasered by Essex Police officers.
29 year old Sali Byberi, from Braintree, became ill during an arrest on November 21, where police were called to a disturbance on Clock House Way.
It's alleged Sali assaulted an officer and resisted arrest as police tried to detain him.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct says a taser was fired 'multiple times' during the incident, leaving Sali temporarily incapacitated.
He became unwell a short time later and an ambulance was called, however he was pronounced dead at the scene.
IOPC Director Amanda Rowe said: “Our sympathies go out to the family and friends of Mr Byberi. We have contacted them to explain our role and we will keep them updated as our investigation progresses.
“When a person dies following police contact, it’s important that we carry out a thorough and independent investigation which will examine all of the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
“After being notified by the force, IOPC investigators attended the address and assumed control of a forensic examination of the scene.
“IOPC investigators also attended the police post incident procedures, where officers involved provided their accounts. We will continue to gather evidence to enable us to piece together the events that took place.”
Investigators will speak to the officers involved and examine body-camera footage in an attempt to find out what happened during the arrest.