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Amputee's knife was a threat, accused PC says
The police officer, aged 51, and PC Rachel Comotto are accused of using excessive force on Mr Burgess, who had one leg, at ...
Officer’s decision to spray amputee, 92, was ‘consistent with training’
The care home had called 999 after Mr Burgess, a single-leg amputee and wheelchair user, reportedly grabbed a knife and threatened to stab staff.
Officer who used spray on amputee, 92, did not see he was disabled, court told
Pc Stephen Smith is accused of using excessive force on Donald Burgess during an incident at a care home in East Sussex in June 2022.