When he was caught, he punched and kicked the officers chasing him, who then used PAVA – a synthetic pepper spray significantly stronger than CS tear gas. Six PAVA incidents targeting children ...

A second officer allegedly used PAVA spray on the man. Both are being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for potentially breaching police standards of professional ...

Senior was successfully handcuffed after the use of PAVA spray - similar to pepper spray - that went into his eyes, causing discomfort, said Mr Rose. Senior, of previous good character, admitted ...