A MAN who was tasered by police this morning has died.
About 11.35am police were called to Lord Street in East Perth when they found a man who required urgent medical attention.
While being assisted by officers, the man became aggressive and a police officer was injured. A taser was deployed to subdue the man.
While officers attempted to restrain him, he became unresponsive.
Officers provided emergency first aid until a St John Ambulance arrived. He was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he later died.
Detectives from the Major Crime Squad and Internal Affairs Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at http://ift.tt/1JsYACI.
Source: Man tasered by WA Police dies in Royal Perth Hospital | Perth Now
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