Pongotastic Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Free Radio reporting that he has died. Terrible news if so. A true Villa legend. Sorry if this is in the wrong forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Died after being tasered by police?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Following an altercation with police. Worrying. What the hell happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 15, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Whaaat? Shocking stuff. EDIT: That wasn't meant as a pun. Edited August 15, 2016 by PieFacE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Scorer of my favourite ever Villa goal...and celebration that followed with the fan with the Umbrella. Really hope it's not true. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 15, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2016 Sky News @SkyNews 3m3 minutes ago 48-year-old man who died after being tasered by police in Telford named as former Aston Villa player Dalian Atkinson It's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/08/15/man-dies-after-being-tasered-by-police-in-telford/ Quote Man who died after being tasered by police in Telford reported to be former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson Police revealed a 48-year-old man died in the early hours of this morning after they were called to an address in Telford at 1.30am. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the incident, West Mercia Police has said. In a statement the force said: "Officers responded to a report for the concern for the safety of an individual at approximately 1.30am this morning at an address in Telford. "Upon arrival taser was deployed and a 48-year-old man, who subsequently received medical attention, was pronounced dead at approximately 3am. "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." A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called by West Mercia Police to an address in Meadow Close in the Trench area of Telford at about 1.45am this morning. “An ambulance was dispatched and upon arrival found a man who had been ‘tasered’. “As he was being conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital, his condition deteriorated and he went into cardiac arrest. “Despite the efforts of the crew and hospital staff, it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at hospital, shortly after arrival.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 WTF??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 15, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2016 WHAAAAT??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Very sad news, regardless as to the circumstances. My favourite player in my first seasons as a Villa fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwishIwasalivein1982 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 48 is no age to go. Poor guy. I hope his family are okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 What the ****... Tasers need to be banned. Unreal. RIP Dalian. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 When I saw the title of the thread, I thought it was a joke in bad taste. Wonderful player. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gary Thomas Posted August 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) RIP Dalian - Thanks for the memories. Edited August 15, 2016 by Gary Thomas 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AtkinsonWonderGoal Posted August 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2016 One of my all time favourite Villa players!!! I will not now ever be changing my image on VillaTalk. RIP a truly great man! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth10 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Proper mental stuff this RIP Dalian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I have no doubt that the police used excessive and gratuitous force too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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