More police officers could soon be carrying Taser stun guns under plans to be unveiled by the Home Secretary, it has been reported.

More than 3,000 of the devices, which temporarily disable a suspect by delivering a 50,000-volt shock, have been distributed to special firearms officers.

The BBC says John Reid will tell the Police Federation conference on Wednesday that he wants non-firearms officers working in specialist units to have the weapon.

Mr Reid also wants officers to be able to use the stun guns if they are confronted by violence or threats and not just, as at present, if confronted by someone with a weapon.

A 12-month pilot scheme of the expansion, involving 11 forces, is expected to begin in September.

Amnesty International says Tasers can be lethal and wants a public inquiry before their use is extended.

The Home Office now wants Tasers to be available to police in specialist units, such as tactical support teams and drugs squads.

The Chief Constable of GMP was 'tazered' in front of the press and TV cameras today.......After he said that he would never repeat the action !!!!

It was filmed ages ago when GMP first brought them in its just been re-release, now where that you-tube link gone lol