CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Police respond after video shows officer assaulting civilian in Oakville

Published June 20, 2020 at 9:29 pm

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Police respond after video shows officer assaulting civilian in Oakville

Halton Police say they’re aware of a video circulating on social media that depicts a Halton police officer assaulting a civilian in Oakville.

Halton Police say they’re aware of a video circulating on social media that depicts a Halton police officer assaulting a civilian in Oakville.

In the video, an officer can be seen physically assaulting and shoving a male civilian while three other officers stand by.

At one point, the male is pushed to the ground.

Police say they’re aware of the video and are currently looking into the incident.

“We recognize this video raises a number of questions,” police said.

“A subsequent statement will be forthcoming once we have had an opportunity to look further into this incident.”

Further details surrounding this incident, such as any injuries to the victim, are unknown at this time.

More information to come.

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