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Armed police disarmed a man marching towards them while brandishing two large knives by firing a Taser in tense footage captured on a police bodycam.

Fierarms officers were forced into action after being called to a residential block in Birmingham city centre by terrified staff working in a reception area.

There they were confronted by Aron Tesfalem, 20, who emerged from the block wielding two large blades, after stabbing the weapons into a wooden desk prompting staff to call 999.

One officer can be heard yelling "Police, put the knife down now" before telling his partner "Go to your Taser mate."

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As he trains his red-laser sight on the man's body, his colleague discharges the 50,000-volt charge causing the man to fall to the ground with a thud.

Tesfalem later told police he was drunk and angry after a laptop he had paid £400 for failed to materialise and had not understood officers' commands.

He pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing a bladed article following the confrontation outside the block where he lived on William Booth Lane and was jailed for 12 months at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday.

West Midlands Police released the 30 second long video, shot from body cameras now being rolled out to the entire force, to show the threats firearms officers routinely face.

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In this incident, officers ordered the suspect around 10 times to drop the knives before deciding to deploy the Taser.

Chief Inspector Danny Delaney, from the force's firearms unit, said: "This incident is an example of the professionalism and restraint West Midlands firearms officers demonstrate when dealing with highly volatile violent incidents.

"Officers undergo 14 weeks of intensive training where they are trained to deal with all types of situations, always trying to use the minimum amount of force necessary.

"The firearms operations unit provide a response to armed criminality and violent incidents 24/7.

"They are managed via an effective intelligence-led patrol strategy which ensures armed response vehicles are in the best location to provide a prompt response to these types of incidents in support of their unarmed colleagues."

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More than 1,400 West Midlands Police officers have been issued with body worn video (BWV) cameras.

They are used whenever officers are called to domestic incidents, and are routinely used when officers are required to exercise authority.

Within the next six months, all frontline officers are expected to receive their own camera, and all other officers will have access to cameras if they need them.

Acting Sergeant Will Salt, the force's expert on body worn video, said: "The cameras are able to show exactly how events unfolded and provide the best possible evidence in court, often when people are contesting versions of events.

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"They are an important tool in our commitment to be transparent and open with the public.

"Officers are asking me when they will get their own cameras, because they feel that they will help protect them against complaints and assist in bringing offenders to justice.

"There have been occasions where officers have spoken to people who have been injured while the scene of an assault, or vulnerable victims of domestic abuse.

"This has meant that officers have been able to pursue a prosecution, in cases where the victim would otherwise have not been willing or able to come to court."