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Now police are told they can use Taser guns on children

By JASON LEWIS | Daily Mail

Stun gun: Tasers give off a 50,000 volt blast
Police have been given the go-ahead to use Taser stun guns against children.

The relaxing of restrictions on the use of the weapons comes despite warnings that they could trigger a heart attack in youngsters.

Until now, Tasers - which emit a 50,000-volt electric shock - have been used only by specialist officers as a "non lethal" alternative to firearms.

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