95-year-old girl tased by police, rushed to hospital

An Australian aged girl with dementia has been rushed to hospital after she was tased by police inside her aged care dwelling.

The 95-year-old girl Clare Nowland is believed to have been discovered holding a knife on the Yallambee Lodge in Cooma, Australia sparking a name to police earlier than the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

Police reportedly struggled to disarm her earlier than utilizing the Taser.

She is now preventing for all times at Cooma District Hospital, The Daily Telegraph reported.

New South Wales, Australia Police have now launched a “essential incident investigation” after the interplay, the place the lady was significantly injured.

“A essential incident workforce will now examine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” a New South Wales Police spokesperson stated.

“That investigation might be topic to unbiased assessment.”

The aged care heart is operated by Snowy Monaro Regional Council, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday.

“Council are supporting our workers, residents, and households throughout this tough time,” a council spokesperson stated.

“No additional remark is obtainable on the present time as a result of ongoing investigation, and out of respect for the privateness of these concerned.”

Yallambee Lodge has been working since 1995 and accommodates 38 everlasting beds and a couple of respite beds.

“The hostel contains stunning gardens and open shared areas for actions and socializing,” the council web site says in regards to the facility.