Footage shows Edwin Afriyie standing with arms folded despite officers saying he was in ‘fighting stance’

Police officers lied in statements to justify Tasering a black social worker who was posing no threat, the high court has been told.

Edwin Afriyie, 36, had his arms folded and was standing apart from officers when he was Tasered by City of London police after a road traffic stop, body-worn video played in court shows.

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