The Crown Prosecution Service will consider potential criminal charges against two police officers over the death of former footballer Dalian Atkinson.
The ex-Aston Villa star suffered a fatal heart attack in August 2016 after being hit with a Taser and restrained by officers from West Mercia Police.
The force said at the time that officers had been called to an address in the Trench area of Telford amid concerns "for the safety of an individual".
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said three West Mercia Police officers had been interviewed twice under criminal caution and served with gross misconduct notices.
The actions of the third officer have not been referred to the CPS, the watchdog said.
IOPC regional director Derrick Campbell said: "On the basis of the evidence gathered I have decided to refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider any potential criminal charges over the interaction two police officers had with Dalian Atkinson.
"This has been a lengthy and complex investigation and I am grateful for the patience shown by all concerned.
"We have kept West Mercia Police, Dalian's family, and HM Coroner informed during the course of the investigation."
After his death, Atkinson's relatives said he had been suffering from a number of health problems and he had a weak heart.
The 48-year-old went into cardiac arrest in an ambulance on his way to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and medics were unable to save him.
Following the IOPC's announcement, Atkinson's family said: "It's been a long, frustrating and difficult process over the last two years, watching the investigation take its course and awaiting answers as to how our brother died.
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"We still don't know all the details even now, and look forward to the time when everything is in the public domain."
Assistant Chief Constable Martin Evans of West Mercia Police said: "We understand the need for answers by those directly affected by this tragedy and also by the wider community that West Mercia Police serves. It would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time."
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