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Family's tribute to Taser-death striker

The family of a former footballer who died after being shot with a Taser by police said his death has caused "agony and frustration".

Dalian Atkinson, who played for clubs including Aston Villa and Ipswich Town, died aged 48 in August following the incident in Telford, Shropshire.

His funeral will be held on Saturday.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating and two West Mercia police officers are under criminal investigation.

Mr Atkinson's siblings said they want the funeral to be a celebration of his life but expressed frustration at not knowing "why such force was used" by police.