Man died after being shot with Taser gun Neighbours described hearing an "explosion" after the incident and Mr Pimlott was rushed to hospital. He died on Tuesday. Jack Fry, 20, was with his friend Brett Griffiths, also 20, at a house backing onto the scene. He said: "There were three screams. Brett opened the curtains and at first he thought the house was on fire. But then we saw a man, fully on fire, from top to bottom, like what you see on a film, with his arms swaying around. Mr Fry said he saw police jump on the burning man and put him on the floor, using a cover to try and put the flames out. Other neighbours said they heard an explosion. Mr Pimlott was rushed to hospital after the incident on April 18, where police said he had non-life threatening injuries. But the IPCC has since revealed Mr Pimlott died of his injuries and will now investigate what information the officers knew about him before the taser was fired and the reason for using it. IPCC Commissioner Sarah Green said: "The Independent Police Complaints Commission independent investigation into an incident that occurred in Honicknowle, Plymouth, on the evening of 18 April 2013 which resulted in 32-year-old Andrew Pimlott sustaining serious burn injuries is now an investigation into the circumstances leading to his death after he died in Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, on 23 April. Mr Pimlott's parents and brother have also released tributes to him. One said: "Dear Darling Son Andrew, you were a fantastic son to us, you will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We will never forget you. Be in our heart forever and always, we send a million kisses up to heaven. All our love Mum and Dad. xxx. Another added: "Dearest Brother Andrew - you were a dear brother and uncle to us all. We are going to miss you so much and you will never be far from all our thoughts. You will always hold a place in all our hearts. Rest in peace dearest Angel, the brightest star in the sky. Love you forever and always your two sisters Michelle and Marie, your brother in laws Shane and Jason and all your nieces and nephews. xxx. There has been an increased use of Taser guns by police forces across the country in recent years, with around three people shot every day with the 50,000 volt devices. There are around 12,000 Tasers currently on the streets of Britain, mostly used by trained police officers. Last year the Police Federation were reported as wanting the Government to increase spending to increase the number of tasers used to 36,000.