Former Aston Villa Striker Dalian Atkinson Dies at Age 48
Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died at the age of 48 after being shot with a stun gun.
The Press Association reported Atkinson’s death on Monday:
According to ITV.com, West Mercia Police said in a statement: “West Mercia Police are unable to comment any further as the incident has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), as is normal procedure and will assist the IPCC with their inquiries.”
On Thursday, Vikram Dodd of the Guardian reported two West Mercia police officers are under investigation.
Per MailOnline’s Sam Tonkin, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said on Aug. 15: Atkinson also had spells at Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich Town, Manchester City and Fenerbahce in his 16-year playing career.
Per ITV.com, the police had responded to a call following “concerns for the safety of an individual” in the early hours of Monday morning, with the incident occurring at around 1:30 a.m.
According to the Sun‘s Lauren Fruen, Atkinson was tasered outside his father’s home. Despite receiving medical attention, he was declared dead at approximately 3 a.m.
Aston Villa reacted to the news: Condolences also poured in from fellow footballers past and present as well as broadcasters and journalists:
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