A 95-year-old grandmother who was allegedly tasered by a police officer at her Australian care home, died in hospital on Wednesday, the New South Wales police force said.
Clare Nowland, who has dementia, was infected after staff found her holding a knife outside her room in central Cooma in south-east Australia on Wednesday last week, police said at the time.
The force launched an investigation and on Wednesday said a senior constable would appear in court next week to face charges of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common attack.
“It is with great sadness that we can confirm the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland in Cooma this evening,” New South Wales police said in a statement.
“Mrs Nowland died peacefully in hospital just after 7pm, surrounded by family and loved ones who have asked for privacy at this sad and difficult time.”
State Police Minister, Yasmin Catley sent her condolences and said her sympathies were also with the people of Cooma and the residents and carers of the home.
“We will continue to offer support to the Nowland family as they grieve this loss,” he added in his statement, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
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