A recent report concerning the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland in Australia has concluded that the police employed excessive force when they used a stun gun on her. The incident occurred at the Yallambee Lodge care facility where Nowland resided. Police were called to the scene after she was found wandering with her walker while carrying two steak knives.

The report, released by the New South Wales supreme court, states that the situation did not warrant the use of a stun gun. Furthermore, it alleges that the officer who deployed the taser uttered dismissive words before firing. Following the discharge, Nowland fell, striking her head, which led to critical injuries and ultimately, her death.

Clare Nowland, pictured here at her 80th birthday, tragically passed away after being tased by a police officer at her care facility. Nowland, 95 years old at the time, was living with dementia. (Core News via Reuters / File)

The officer involved, identified as 33-year-old senior constable Kristian White, was suspended pending investigation and faced trial in early July. According to the report, nursing home staff were present when police initially interacted with Nowland, who had dementia. Caregivers attempted to persuade her to relinquish the knives, but she threw one at them and then moved towards the officers with the other.

New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner Peter Cotter addressed Clare Nowland's condition during a press conference. (Core News via Reuters / File)

The report indicates that White issued verbal warnings to Nowland, including informing her about the taser and instructing her to drop the knife. Despite these warnings, the officer proceeded to deploy the stun gun. Nowland, who was 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 95 pounds, sustained a fractured skull and a severe brain bleed as a result of the fall, remaining in critical condition for a week before passing away.

Yallambee Lodge, the care facility where the incident took place. (Lukas Coch / AAP Image via AP / File)

Nowland's family lawyer described the report's findings as deeply disturbing. The family has requested privacy as they process this information.