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Taser man died from stab wounds | Taser man died from stab wounds |
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A man shot by police with a Taser gun died from neck and chest wounds, a post-mortem examination has revealed. | |
However, a pathologist said the stun gun shock was not a factor in the death of Justin Petty. | However, a pathologist said the stun gun shock was not a factor in the death of Justin Petty. |
Mr Petty, 31, was found injured outside a house in Goldington, Bedford, after police received reports of a dispute between a mother and her son. | Mr Petty, 31, was found injured outside a house in Goldington, Bedford, after police received reports of a dispute between a mother and her son. |
He threatened officers with a knife and was shot. He went back to the house and was then found with serious injuries. | He threatened officers with a knife and was shot. He went back to the house and was then found with serious injuries. |
He was taken to Bedford General Hospital where he died. | He was taken to Bedford General Hospital where he died. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) looked at the case and decided not to investigate the incident, which happened at 1900 GMT on Saturday. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) looked at the case and decided not to investigate the incident, which happened at 1900 GMT on Saturday. |
The IPCC said the case is "suitable for investigation by Bedfordshire Police". | The IPCC said the case is "suitable for investigation by Bedfordshire Police". |
The post-mortem examination found Mr Petty died as a result of stab wounds to the chest and neck "consistent with self infliction". | The post-mortem examination found Mr Petty died as a result of stab wounds to the chest and neck "consistent with self infliction". |