A new investigation has been launched after British Transport Police officers discharged Captor spray at a 20-year-old man.

A spokesperson for the PIRC's Investigation Team said:
"We are investigating the use of an incapacitant spray, known as Captor, by a British Transport Police officer during the arrest of a 20-year-old man in Paisley on 24 February 2020. 
 "As is standard procedure, the incident was referred to us by British Transport Police and a report will be submitted to them in due course."

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