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Police watchdog launches investigation after man Tasered in front of young child at petrol station

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The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a GMP officer Tasered a man in front of a young child at a petrol station.

Mobile footage of the incident involving Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara, 34, in Stretford was widely shared on social media. Police later said the child was taken to a safe place.

Now the the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed it has launched an inquiry - sepaparate to court proceedings following Mr Mombeyarara's appearance at Manchester Magistrates' Court.

It said: "On the evening of May 6, officers stopped a motor vehicle on the forecourt of a petrol station on Chester Road, Stretford. "During his arrest, a man was Tasered.

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