Sussex officers charged following investigation into use of force on elderly man at care home

Key findings

• Officers used a Taser, PAVA spray, handcuffs, and a baton.
• The elderly man was taken to hospital following the incident.
• The 93-year-old man died three weeks later.
• The evidence did not indicate officer actions contributed to the death.
• The IOPC investigation began with a voluntary referral from the police.
• A file of evidence was referred to the CPS after the investigation.
• Charges were authorized against the officers based on the investigation findings.

Outcome

The CPS has authorized charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against both officers, and criminal proceedings will take place.