ASIRT investigating after Edmonton police used Taser on suspect

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the case of a man who fell and hit his head after he was jolted by a police Taser.

Edmonton police were called on June 20 to a weapons complaint, ASIRT said in a statement.

The suspect had a knife and ran away from police. Officers chased the man on foot.

During a confrontation, officers deployed a Taser  and the man fell backwards and hit his head on the pavement.

The suspect was taken into custody, and a short time later was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening head injuries.

ASIRT said the investigation will focus on whether use of the Taser was warranted.