Edmonton police officer charged with assault with a weapon in connection with 2019 arrest

An investigation into an Edmonton police officer's use of force while making an arrest in 2019 has led to charges being laid against the constable.

“ investigation focused on whether the EPS officer employed excessive force, including the alleged use of a baton, while arresting a man on that date.

ASIRT said the chain of events that led to the use of force began at about 8:35 a.m. on Nov. 26, 2019. “When the officer subsequently tried to arrest the 38-year-old man for assaulting a peace officer and place him in handcuffs, a struggle ensued resulting in the officer using physical force and his police baton.

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