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Officers justified in use of PAVA spray against violent pair, says PIRC

A Police Investigations and Review (PIRC) has found officers acted proportionally in discharging PAVA spray during the arrest of two people acting violently.
Category: Innovation
Tags: Less lethal weaponsPIRC (Scotland)Police & CJ organisationsPolice OfficerPolice ScotlandScotland
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