Officer beaten unconscious by Trump supporters during Capitol riot returns to work

Police officer Michael Fanone has returned to work on limited duty eight months after being beaten and tased during the US Capitol riot on 6 January.

He is one of four officers injured during the riot to have returned to work with the DC Metropolitan Police Department, while one remains on sick leave, according to The Washington Post.

His return to a first full day of duty on Wednesday comes after recovery from both physical injuries and emotional trauma, the Post reported.