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Footage has emerged of police officers apparently firing a stun gun at a driver who they thought was a local crook.
The vehicle crashed into a building following the police action.
Investigations are reportedly underway into the pursuit in Geraldton, north of Perth.
Officers say they spotted the car about 12.30am, and believed the male juvenile behind the wheel had committed a range of offences in the town.
The taser was fired as police pulled alongside the vehicle, thought to be travelling at about 15km/h.
Inspector George Macintosh said police will be holding an internal inqui
Originally posted by Kryties
Ive never heard of, nor seen an Aussie cop using the PIT Maneuver. When done on a road free of other traffic, I guess it is relatively effective but still dangerous. When done on a road with other traffic on it I believe it is just plain stupid.
Originally posted by Kryties
This incident with the taser though tops them all off in the "completely stupid, idiotic and irresponsible" category.
Originally posted by Kryties
reply to post by GobbledokTChipeater
Ive never heard of, nor seen an Aussie cop using the PIT Maneuver. When done on a road free of other traffic, I guess it is relatively effective but still dangerous. When done on a road with other traffic on it I believe it is just plain stupid.
This incident with the taser though tops them all off in the "completely stupid, idiotic and irresponsible" category.
Police say a 17-year-old Port Hedland youth led them on a wild chase, crashing into other vehicles and buildings before heading towards the busy Vibe Nightclub in Geraldton at 12.30am.
The car was travelling at 20km/h when police pulled up next to the driver, firing their stungun through the window, officers said.
******SKIP******
Police spokesman Sgt Graham Clifford said the teenager had allegedly stolen a forklift earlier in the night to try and break into a liquor warehouse.
He then allegedly stole another car, which was driven the wrong way around a roundabout, crashing into police and civilian cars.
“At that time the back tyres were shredded, so sparks were flying off the back of the vehicle. The vehicle struck then struck the Lemongrass Thai restaurant before heading towards a busy nightclub,” Sgt Clifford said.
“It was then that officers drew level with the vehicle and deployed the Taser,” he said.
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The youth has been charged with stealing a motor vehicle, burglary with intent, reckless driving, no drivers licence, failing to stop, and alcohol level in excess of 0.08.