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Llanelli ex-soldier Taser death inquest jury discharged

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Spencer Beynon in a TV studio wearing army clothes
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In 2007, Spencer Beynon spoke to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Wales about his experiences in Iraq

A jury has failed to reach a conclusion over the death of an ex-soldier who was Tasered by police.

Spencer Beynon, 43, a former platoon sergeant from Llanelli, died on 14 June 2016 after officers were called over concerns about his behaviour.

Mr Beynon was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after tours of Afghanistan and Iraq.

A coroner discharged the jury after it could not agree on the cause of his death and a new inquest will be held.

Acting senior coroner Paul Bennett had told jury members the two verdicts open to them were suicide or misadventure, giving them the option of a majority verdict.

However, after deliberations, they were unable to agree and were discharged.

A date for the new inquest will now be arranged.