Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died at the age of 48 after being shot with a police Taser.
The Press Association reported Atkinson's death on Monday:
#Breaking Man who died after being Tasered in Telford named locally as former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson pic.twitter.com/Yu7jAT1Di0
— Press Association (@PA) August 15, 2016
According to ITV.com, West Mercia Police said in a statement: "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.