Aboriginal man dies after police tasering

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A 27-year old Aboriginal man from Gunnedah has died in hospital after tasering and pepper-spraying by police. Police went to a home in Gunnedah due to a call about concerns over the man’s behaviour. The man was allegedly being aggressive when police tasered and OC (Oleoresin capsicum or pepper) sprayed him. He then lost consciousness. Police […]

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