A police officer is under criminal investigation after a man was tasered and left with 'life-changing' injuries.
Metropolitan Police on patrol in Harringay, chased a man in his 20s on Monday May 4 and tasered him as he jumped over a wall.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the man fell and suffered serious injuries, which meant an independent investigation had to follow.
The man was arrested for drug-related offences and was taken to hospital where he was assessed as having a life-changing injury, the police watchdog said.
The police officer who tased the man is now subject to a criminal investigation for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm. He was also yesterday served notice of investigation for gross misconduct.
IOPC Regional Director Sal Naseem said: "Having examined a range of evidence including body worn video, witness statements and medical evidence, we have taken the decision that this is now a criminal investigation.
"A criminal investigation does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow.
"We understand that many people are concerned about this incident and I want to reassure people that this is being thoroughly and independently investigated."
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