Police stand by statement over Taser incident

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalSouth Australian police are standing by their statement that a man who disarmed his neighbour refused to put the knife down before he was Tasered.Updated July 19, 2026 — 7:14pm,first published 7:11pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:00Australians feel worse off since last yearVideo icon0:20Man stabbed in Sydney's eastern suburbsVideo icon2:06Neighbours star Terence Donovan dies aged 90Video icon1:07Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US over UK rape, sex trafficking chargesAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe