It is alleged that Atkinson, 48, was Tasered for 33 seconds - longer than the standard five-second phase - before being stamped on while on the ground. Jurors were told on Monday that a policeman ran away from Atkinson "as fast as he could" after being called to an initial incident. (Image: PA)Mr Lewis told the court Atkinson's mood appeared to be very unstable before two police officers arrived at the scene. The witness told jurors: "He (Atkinson) started to walk towards them. Quoting the statement, Mr Jarvis told the court: "Dalian however kept on moving towards the officers.

Source: Daily Mirror May 10, 2021 15:17 UTC