'The way my son died was horrendous': Mum's anger after soldier son with PTSD was Tasered by police then died after self-inflicted wound
The heartbroken mum of a former soldier who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he died after an incident which saw him Tasered by police has told of how she will "never find closure" after being left unsatisfied by the outcome of an inquest into his death.
READ MORE: Police called to Mana after Animal Rebellion protestors target Michelin-starred restaurant "He was a soldier who was so brave, and those who served with him have said they would walk over hot coals to follow him. To think he was shot [Tasered] on the streets of Llanelli. The last thing he saw when he died was a gun [Taser].
On Friday, November 11, the jury found by a majority of 10 to one that it was reasonable as Mr Beynon had moved towards the officer who perceived that action as a threat. A pathologist had earlier told the inquest he had found no evidence the use of a Taser caused Mr Beynon to have a cardiac arrest. Jurors were told an examination of Mr Beynon's body found a partially severed jugular vein in a wound on his neck. The inquest heard he died from neck injuries and blood loss.
The investigation did conclude that the call could have been given a higher response grading than "scheduled," and that more information could have been logged on police systems. After liaison with Dyfed-Powys Police, it was agreed there was insufficient evidence to bring any disciplinary proceedings against the call handler, who is now retired and had received a detailed debrief from Dyfed-Powys Police regarding their handling of the incident.
The former St Michael's and Bryngwyn School pupil had a love of boxing, was a cross country runner and had also played rugby for Felinfoel as a youngster. Growing up, Spencer wanted to follow his dad and grandfather and go into the military, and Mrs Beynon recalled how the family were once stopped at customs for having ten plastic toy guns in their luggage.
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