Taser man died from stab wounds

A pathologist said the stun gun shock was not a factor in the death

A man shot by police with a Taser gun died from neck and chest wounds, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

However, a pathologist said the stun gun shock was not a factor in the death of Justin Petty.

Mr Petty, 31, was found injured outside a house in Goldington, Bedford, after police received reports of a dispute between a mother and her son.

He threatened officers with a knife and was shot. He went back to the house and was then found with serious injuries.

He was taken to Bedford General Hospital where he died.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) looked at the case and decided not to investigate the incident, which happened at 1900 GMT on Saturday.

The IPCC said the case is "suitable for investigation by Bedfordshire Police".

The post-mortem examination found Mr Petty died as a result of stab wounds to the chest and neck "consistent with self infliction".