Metropolitan Police taser man in Kidbrooke Grove welfare arrest
A 20-year-old was detained after officers responded to a call about his wellbeing in Blackheath early on 2 July
Incident → evidence → outcomeA man was tasered and arrested by Metropolitan Police officers in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, in the early hours of 2 July. The incident occurred after police received a call expressing concern for the man’s welfare.
Officers arrived at the scene at 00:35. The man, described as being in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. He was also detained for indecent exposure, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police.
Police statement on the arrest
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police were called regarding the welfare of a man in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath at 00:35 on Tuesday, 2 July. Officers attended and a man in his 20s was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon. He was further arrested for indecent exposure. During the arrest a taser was deployed to safely detain the individual."
The police did not disclose further details about the man’s identity or the nature of the offensive weapon. It is also unclear whether he has been charged or released under investigation.
What happens next
The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed whether the man remains in custody or if charges have been brought. Residents in Kidbrooke Grove may see increased police presence while the investigation continues, though no further incidents have been reported.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) may review the use of the taser if a complaint is made. No such complaint has been reported at this stage.
Questions this report answers
01Why was the man tasered in Kidbrooke Grove?
The Metropolitan Police used a taser to safely detain the man during his arrest on 2 July. The police confirmed the taser was deployed after responding to a welfare concern about the man’s wellbeing in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath.
02What was the man arrested for?
The man, in his 20s, was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and indecent exposure. The Metropolitan Police made the arrest after attending a welfare call in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, at 00:35 on 2 July.
03Has the man been charged with a crime?
It is unclear whether the man has been charged or released under investigation. The Metropolitan Police have not provided further details about his status following the arrest in Kidbrooke Grove on 2 July.
04Will the use of the taser be investigated?
The Independent Office for Police Conduct may review the taser’s use if a complaint is made. No complaint has been reported so far, and the Metropolitan Police have not indicated any internal review is underway.
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