A Zimbabwean man has been tasered by police in the UK in front of his child, sparking outrage. Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara was being arr...
A Zimbabwean man has been tasered by police in the UK in front
of his child, sparking outrage.
Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara was being arrested at a service
station by cops following a string of offences when the incident happened.
A video of the incident has emerged and Greater Manchester
Police Officer said “we have voluntarily referred this matter to the
Independent Office for Police Conduct, to ensure transparency and independence
in terms of reviewing the circumstances of the arrest.
Superintendent Mark Kenny added "We are aware of
public concern regarding this arrest and I want to reassure the public that
this matter is being reviewed and treated seriously. In addition we have
voluntarily referred this matter to the IOPC."
We appreciate that a number of people have contacted us
with concerns about the child who was present at the time of this incident. We
would like to reassure the public that officers on the evening made sure that
the child was safe, and was taken to a close family member to be looked after,
following consultation with the father.
Mombeyarara was charged with the following offences :
· Two counts
of resisting a constable in the execution of their duty
· One count
of driving at excess speed
· One count
of not having vehicle insurance
· Once count
of being unfit to drive through drink
· One count
of failing without reasonable excuse to co-operate
with a
preliminary test
· One count
of failing to stop when required to do so
· One count
of unnecessary travel.
He admitted speeding; being in charge of a motor vehicle
whilst unfit through drink; using a motor vehicle without insurance; and being
outside without reasonable excuse during the lockdown.
A test showed he had 36 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of
breath. The legal limit is 35.
Mr Mombeyarara, of Thelwall Road, Sale, pleaded not guilty
to two charges of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of
duty.
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