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NSW Police Use Capsicum Spray on 87-Year-Old at Sydney Aged-Care Home

Camden police have opened a review of the officers' actions following the widely scrutinized Cooma Taser case.

Overview

  • Officers were called to the Camden facility about 8pm Wednesday in response to a concern-for-welfare report.
  • Police allege the man threatened to harm others and himself while swinging a metal object at staff who locked themselves in a room.
  • When located in the foyer, he allegedly refused to drop the item, and officers deployed OC spray before restraining him.
  • Paramedics assessed the man and took him to Campbelltown Hospital, with police reporting no physical injuries.
  • Camden Police Area Command is reviewing the incident, and police planned to brief media on Thursday.