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He's got unnaturally skinny legs. Not the most important observation I know
Never trust a man who skips leg day.
Actually, should just install tasers in CCTV. That way anybody in a public place making a scene/protesting/being homeless etc could just be tasered remotely. That way you could pay police minimum wage and not bother training them to do anything.
I would've liked to have seen a member of the public take some responsibility and chin the whopper. Though I suppose he would've been tasered too...
Imagine how the idiot felt once all the coke and beer had worn off, and he realises he's sat in a police cell, he's shat himself, and the whole world, including presumably his employer, is now watching him being a weapons-grade tit!
Don't do drugs, kids!
*tasers jambourgie for being contrary*
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He may be a legend in Margate, but he's a piss puddle on that station floor.
I think it showed the calmness and restraint of the Police. In other countries he wouldn't be sleeping it off in a cell afterwards.
*gets on darknet to buy taser to taser people on clearnet who have opposing opinions*
Actually, if this parcelfarce courier doesn't turn up soon I'm going to taser him as well. When he gets here obvs*
*and delivers my taser
And will forevermore be known sarcastically as legend.
Last time I spoke to a policeman he had a split lip and I remarked was it him I spoke to the week before as the policeman I spoke to the week before had a split lip.
He said no and the lip was quite common in his job.
People are quick to condemn police officers for being in their eyes to heavy handed. But when dealing with violent people why should they risk their health and injury. They did not create this situation the nobber did.
Not so long no ago before tasers he would have got a crack with the truncheon. And I would have had no sympathy with him then either.
Where is an Alan whyn jones type passenger when you want one? A full on run at that **** with a thigh high tackle would have snapped his skinny legs and put him away for the night.
I would've liked to have seen a member of the public take some responsibility and chin the whopper.
You have a different definition of responsibility to me. He wasn't attacking anyone, so no need to intervene. Just wait for the Police to arrive....
Not Tracey Emin then. I is disappoint.
[url= https://www.indeed.co.uk/Legends-jobs-in-Margate ]Maybe he meant he works for Legends in Margate[/url]
In other countries he wouldn't be sleeping it off in a cell afterwards.
Depends on skin colour eg in the US, if he was black, he'd have just been shot in the back about 600 times by the Police. If he was white, they'd have probably just threatened him with a gun and he'd have calmed down a bit.
Should take him and drop him straight in the Celebrity jungle with a big bag of coke and a couple of bottles of Jack Daniels.Now that I would watch.
Filmed in bloody portrait mode.
Aye - definitely (only marginally) the second biggest offence in this whole charade.
He wasn't attacking anyone,
That's not true at all. He pushed a number of people, one person into a display stand, and also scuffled with people at the door throughout the video. I think those count as assault.
But the public shouldn't risk themselves in a situation like this, leave it to the professionals.
That's not true at all. He pushed a number of people, one person into a display stand, and also scuffled with people at the door throughout the video. I think those count as assault.
Only people who seemed to want to get involved rather than wait for the Police and even then he was just pushing, doesn't warrant a violent interaction which could easily escalate out of control. Leave him ranting until the pros turn up and taser him...
binners - Member
If that chap was suicidal, mentally disturbed etc then it's not exactly the right way to deal with him.He's not any of those things though, is he? He's a coked-up nobhead, kicking off with everyone, and generally being an arse. The police will have seen enough of them to identify them easily enough
Deserves everything he got IMHO
I'm not saying that he was mental or suicidal, I was just posing the question - what if a person with a disorder was acting in a similar way? Taser them anyway?
jon1973 - Member
but there were a few opportunities in the video where someone could have restrained him while he was distracted.It probably a bit different being there and having to respond to an unfolding situation. It easy in hindsight, watching the YouTube video to make those sort of judgements about what the police should have done.
I'm not saying that to criticise the police with the benefit of hindsight - I'm just saying there were opportunities, just to make the point that tasering wasn't the only course of action.
what if a person with a disorder was acting in a similar way? Taser them anyway?
Personally I think yes. It's a balance of risks.
If other actions would put the police or other members of the public at risk of serious harm, and tasering can be performed without additional risks, then on balance it is the best thing to do.
I agree it is far from ideal, but so is the situation.
Use of the taser should be investigated and justified later, like a use of firearms, to ensure it is used appropriately.
And the legend is...
As it turns out, Alan Parker Silver, 34, was charged with a Section 4 public order offence, received 150 hours of unpaid work, 150 hours of community work and a fine of £235. So that's what he's done.
A [url= https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/9uN0WNkyTTm4b36t8azxk5Z8c_0/appointments ]company director no less[/url]!
I'm not saying that he was mental or suicidal, I was just posing the question - what if a person with a disorder was acting in a similar way? Taser them anyway?
If they're aggressive, have already assaulted several people, and are armed? **** yes, twice to be sure.
I'm just saying there were opportunities, just to make the point that tasering wasn't the only course of action.
Sure. Truncheons, AK-47s...
A big, armed, unstable bloke coked off his tits? I'd be wanting to subdue him from a distance too. I doubt "excuse me sir, would you mind awfully calming down a tad please?" would have had much of an effect. Maybe they could've offered him a cup of tea or something.
Bolas would be the best option but the taser-happy Met has recalled them all. Or get him to run over a stinger.
He's a big lad, he's insanely aggressive, he's off his bonce (whether drink or drugs or having some sort of episode, they can't know and it doesn't actually matter that much)... Taser doesn't seem so inappropriate. Nothing's completely safe or harmless in this situation.
Where can one acquire such a device?
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Cougar - Moderator
I'm not saying that he was mental or suicidal, I was just posing the question - what if a person with a disorder was acting in a similar way? Taser them anyway?If they're aggressive, have already assaulted several people, and are armed? **** yes, [b]twice to be sure[/b].
[url= https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/16/dalian-atkinson-taser-death-police-institutional-racism ]Third time's a charm though?[/url]
Sure. Truncheons, AK-47s...A big, armed, unstable bloke coked off his tits? I'd be wanting to subdue him from a distance too. I doubt "excuse me sir, would you mind awfully calming down a tad please?" would have had much of an effect. Maybe they could've offered him a cup of tea or something.
What if, instead of being armed with deadly weapons (and sarcasm) they were trained to detain and subdue people? I'm guessing that would be a lot more expensive than a taser though.
Obviously the po-po should have deployed the Crystal Egg of Peace to soak up all the negative vibes......
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...and then tasered his skinny ass just for teh lolz.
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The egg would have to be administered as a suppository to deal with such levels of negative energy.
I'm just saying there were opportunities, just to make the point that tasering wasn't the only course of action.
Like what?
Sweet talking him wouldnt be likely to work.
Corralling him until whatever he is on wears off would tie up a lot of resources and still possibly end in tears.
Physically restraining him would have a good chance of him being hurt (problem with most holds is they rely on people being sensible enough to stop struggling before damage is done) or others being hurt.
[s]A company director no less[/s]
He works in the communication industry*.
* [i]puts up signs[/i].
I'd give nurses, paramedics and firefighters tasers if I was in charge
Why stop there?Staff in kebab shops in provincial town centres should definitely be issued with tasers
YAY! Tasers for everyone (can somebody PM Jamie and have him change the below image?)
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..in a situation like this, leave it to the professionals.
Bodie and Doyle?
Perhaps police could carry sticky foam as shown here?
Can't imagine the cleaners would be very happy though.
A company director no less!
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twice to be sure.Third time's a charm though?
I many not have been being entirely serious, you know.
Perchy, I have a nice collection of Tasers.
Tasers are a great bit of kit. minimal injury to officer or "customer"
Have been tasered myself in training. Not a nice experience at all.
But, officers options..
Baton [Steel bar]..has to be used up close and will hurt if used on a person
Spray .. need to be close up to use
Restraint...Not a chance...
Taser all the way
Or..offered him a sit down, comfy chushions and a discussion on the correct behaviour in a public place. 🙄
A company director no less
He works in the communication industry*.
I think you'll find he's a Communications Executive 😉
I think you'll find he's a Communications Executive
He'll be on the next series of The Apprentice with a title like that.
Maybe he's just split up with Louise?
He'll be on the next series of The Apprentice with a title like that.
Same sort of social skills as Katie Hopkins...
This story wouldn't be nearly as good without the Legend moniker. Thanks Alan!
Same sort of social skills as Katie Hopkins...
He seem much more pleasant.
Funniest thread in an age, that tag? Bravo
I'm not sure that would have lasted as long anywhere else but the South East.
Only times I've seen grown men acting like that have been in London and the South East. Why is that? Seen lots of teenagers/young adults acting like that in other places. Including one recently who even took his top off in the middle of the street for added effect. But never grown ups.
I'm not sure that would have lasted as long anywhere else but the South East.
You calling my Legend a puff?