Man Points Taser at Police Officer After M4 Traffic Stop

Incident on M4 Ends in Arrest and Community Sentence

A man who pointed a Taser at a police officer after it fell from the officer’s holster during a struggle has been sentenced to a 12-month community order. The dramatic incident occurred on the M4 motorway near Newport after Daniel Baker, 37, from Blaenau Gwent, was pulled over for using a mobile phone while driving.

The incident took place on the eastbound stretch of the M4 between Junction 24 and Junction 25 on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Baker had been spotted by officers driving while using his phone, prompting them to initiate a traffic stop.

Struggle and Weapon Incident

During the stop, officers suspected that Baker was under the influence of drugs and informed him he would be searched. At this point, Baker became uncooperative, leading to a struggle. As the altercation continued, the officer’s Taser fell out of its holster.
Local authorities are urging drivers to remain calm and compliant during traffic stops, particularly when suspected of offences.

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