Ex-Villa Star Dalian Atkinson Had 'Been Ill'

Dalian Atkinson, 48, fell to the ground like a "lead balloon" according to a witness after he was hit by the Taser at around 1.30am on Monday. The 48-year-old's nephew, Fabian Atkinson, said officers would not have used a stun gun if they had known his medical history. Mr Atkinson said: "He had some health issues that he was trying to get through and that's why his heart was weak.