A policeman who was suspended after allegedly using excessive force on two occasions in Birmingham is being investigated over a third complaint.

The officer's behaviour hit the headlines earlier in May, when footage emerged that appeared to show him striking and kicking a 15-year-old boy.

He was also accused of using excessive force when stopping a man on a bicycle.

Now West Midlands Police said it had seen phone footage showing a man being Tasered by the officer.

Of the third allegation, police said: "We have been made aware of a mobile phone video showing a member of the public being Tasered by the officer in Handsworth.

"Officers were dealing with the aftermath of a pursuit on 27 February when they spoke to the man.

"He was subsequently Tasered prior to arrest and released with a conditional caution.

The officer, whom police have declined to identify, was suspended earlier this month after the other two allegations came to light.

The incident involving the 15-year-old boy happened in Newtown on 21 April, while the complaint by the cyclist related to a stop made by police the day before in Aston.

This sounds like it's a good thing a good thing your regular cops don't carry guns. I only have experience with London Police and they generally seemed very professional. However, I was only there for six months in 1985 and a month in 2012. I behaved myself so maybe I have a false impression.

Some people who become police officers are just not suitable .
They are bullies and have found a niche where they can bully with impunity. but only on those who won’t retaliate .
You won’t find them entering a Travellers camp ( if at all ) and throwing their weight about because retribution would follow .