Clare Nowland: charges upgraded to manslaughter for NSW police officer accused of Tasering 95-year-old

Sr Const Kristian White, 33, was previously charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm and common assault

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The New South Wales police officer accused of Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland who later died has been charged with manslaughter after advice from the state’s director of public prosecutions.

Police announced the upgraded charges for Sr Const Kristian White on Wednesday morning.

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