Officers Fired After Using Taser, Baton on 92-Year-Old Amputee

Two police constables were dismissed from their positions following a disciplinary hearing. The panel concluded both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess, a 92-year-old amputee, at his care home.

The hearing examined the officers' actions during an incident involving Burgess. Investigators presented evidence indicating the use of a Taser and a baton against the elderly man.

Following a review of the evidence, the disciplinary panel determined the force employed by both constables exceeded what was necessary in the situation. This decision led to their dismissal from the police service.