Former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson has died after reportedly being tasered by police in England. Emergency Services were called to an address in Shropshire the early hours of this morning.
"West Mercia Police can confirm that officers responded to a report for the concern for the safety of an individual at approximately 1.30am this morning at an address in Telford."
It's understood the 48 year old suffered a cardiac arrest. He was treated by first responders but was pronounced dead at 3am.
Police say the case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission "as is normal procedure" and will assist in their inquiries.
Atkinson played for Villa in the Premier League between1991 and 1995, scoring 38 goals in 114 appearances for the Birmingham outfit.
The striker scored the Match of the Day Goal of the Season in the 1992-93 season for his strike against Wimbledon in October 1992.
He also played for Ipswich Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Real Socieded, Fenerbahce and Manchester City, before ending his playing career in South Korea.
