Taser used on man after single-vehicle crash
Leicestershire Police said officers were called to Aikman Avenue, in New Parks, at 11:27 BST on Saturday.
A force spokesperson confirmed the two occupants of the vehicle were not seriously injured in the crash, which happened near the junction with Letchworth Road, but they became "obstructive towards officers".
A Taser was discharged on a man, who along with a woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving offences and assault on an emergency worker, the spokesperson added.
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