Abbotsford Police aware of video showing officers arresting an individual (VIDEO)

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The 28-year-old man immediately became assaultive toward the officer, striking her with a shirt and throwing multiple punches. Fortunately, she was able to avoid the punches and was not injured in the assault, Sgt. Walker said.

Additional officers arrived moments later, witnessed the assault occurring, and took immediate action to gain control of the suspect, Sgt. Walker said. The man was taken to the ground to stop the assault and prevent any further risk to officers, bystanders, and those involved in the incident, he said.

Despite repeated police commands to gain the man’s compliance, the man remained actively resistant and attempted to continue his assaultive behaviour, requiring several officers to safely gain control of the situation, Sgt. Walker said.

Based on the officers’ observations and assessment, officers suspected the man was experiencing a medical or mental health-related crisis. BC Emergency Health Services was requested to attend, and the man was subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to hospital, where he received the care and support he required, Sgt. Walker said.

The video also shows the 28-year-old man being bear sprayed by an unknown person. Sgt. Walker says the video was just released yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 4.

A charge of assaulting a police officer is being recommended by police, Sgt. Walker said.

“The Abbotsford Police Department recognizes that videos shared online often capture only a portion of an incident,” Sgt. Wallker said. “The safety of the public, responding officers, and all individuals involved remains our foremost priority when responding to dynamic and violent situations.”