A Man From London Who Died After Being Shot With Taser Was Holding A Firefighter Police

The man came face to face with police, who were called in to reports of disturbances at Chelsea Bridge, London, shortly after 9 a.m. on June 4. Shortly afterwards, Metropolitan police said police were called to report on a man shouting and holding a screwdriver. The next day, a Met press release issued after the man died after being pulled from the water said: “. Police were called at 9:03 a.m. Saturday, June 4, to a report of a riot on Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1. “It was reported that a man was armed with a screwdriver and was shouting at the scene.” Following his death, the Independent Police Conduct Office launched an investigation. The man who died, Oladeji Adeyemi Omishore, 41, lived near the Chelsea Bridge. The IOPC said on Tuesday: “We have confirmed that Mr Omishore was holding a plastic and metal firefighter when he was approached by two officers on the Chelsea Bridge. “The initial report to the police was that he had a screwdriver. One of the officers was released from a Taser before the man entered the river. “It has been confirmed that Taser has been discharged more than once.” Video from a phone camera that was circulated on social media showed part of the scene, in which the man came face to face with the police, and then after the Taser was shot at him, jumping into the water under the bridge. IOPC Regional Director Sal Naseem said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Omishore’s family and all those affected by his death. We continue to communicate with his family and keep them informed of the progress of our independent investigation. “Our investigators continue to collect and analyze key data, including footage recorded at the scene and initial testimony from officers and members of the public. “We urge anyone else who may have seen or recorded any part of the incident, either on the bridge or after Mr Omishore entered the river, to contact us without delay. It is important that we understand all the circumstances surrounding his death. “ In a statement earlier this month, Omishore’s family condemned the misinformation about the incident, saying: “We believe the misinformation may have already been published and we urge members of the public and the press not to prejudge the findings of the investigation. is now in progress. We encourage anyone with information about the June 4, 2022 incident to contact the IOPC. “ The IOPC continues to call for witnesses to the incident.