Man Dies After Police Use Taser During Arrest

Cumbria Police said officers were called to an address on Hartington Street in Barrow on Tuesday evening following reports of a man causing a disturbance.

A police spokesman said: "Neighbourhood police officers attended the scene and arrested a male on suspicion of causing criminal damage.

"During the arrest, a Taser was deployed.

"The man became unwell following the arrest and was taken to Furness General Hospital by officers."

The man, who was in his 20s, died later in the evening.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).