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Judah Adunbi, 63,
who is a founder member of an Independent Advisory Group (IAG)
which works with Avon and Somerset Police in western England to
improve relations with the local black community, was shot with
the high-voltage Taser gun last Saturday outside his home in
Bristol.
A neighbour's video of the incident posted on newspaper websites
showed two officers speaking to Adunbi, saying they believed he
was someone who is wanted. He refused to give his name saying
"I've done no wrong" and later, after a brief scuffle, one
officer shot him with a stun gun.
"The way I fell backward on the back of my head. I was just
paralysed. I thought that was it. I thought they were taking my
life," he told ITV News.
Avon and Somerset Police said they had referred the matter to
the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
"I've met with Mr Adunbi and we had a constructive
conversation," said Chief Superintendent Jon Reilly.
"We're aware of concerns within the local community and we take
these concerns very seriously. We would like to answer their
questions, but we need to be mindful that an investigation is
ongoing which makes that difficult."
On its website, Avon and Somerset Police say "IAGs have a vital
role in helping us build trust, confidence and better
relationships, especially with our diverse communities".
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
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