Woman PC denies asaulting race adviser by Tasering him in face
PA A police officer has appeared in court charged with unlawfully Tasering a race relations officer
PC Claire Boddie denies assaulting Judah Adunbi, 64, near his home in Easton, Bristol. Mr Adunbi co-founded the Independent Advisory Group in the city which was set up to improve relations between the police and the Afro-Caribbean community. PC Boddie, 47, whose address in court papers was given as Avon and Somerset Police headquarters, entered a not guilty plea during a brief appearance at Taunton magistrates court, Somerset.
PA PC Claire Boddie denies assaulting Judah Adunbi, 64, near his home in Easton, Bristol
District Judge David Taylor said that “given the nature of the case, particularly the circumstances of the case” it should be heard outside the Avon and Somerset Police force area. PC Boddie was remanded on unconditional bail to appear before Swindon magistrates, Wiltshire, next month.
PA Mr Adunbi co-founded the Independent Advisory Group in the city
It is claimed she fired a Taser stun gun at Mr Adunbi’s face in what was allegedly a case of mistaken identity.
I collapsed on the ground. I was paralysed Judah Adunbi
The incident in January was filmed by a neighbour and widely circulated at the time. Shortly afterwards Mr Adunbi said: “I collapsed on the ground. I was paralysed. I couldn’t speak or move and didn’t have any strength in me.”
SWNS The incident in January was filmed by a neighbour and widely circulated at the time