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Police watchdog investigates Esquimalt incident resulting in injuries

Man injured during Aug. 9 arrest by VicPD
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The provincial police watchdog group is is looking into an incident in Esquimalt that resulted in injuries.

Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating after Victoria Police Department responded to a request for assistance at a residence in the 800-block of Kindersley Road. Police were advised upon their arrival that a man was refusing to leave.

Police say they spoke to the man who still refused to leave. Officers then advised him he was under arrest, which resulted in a struggle. The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

Anyone who heard the incident is asked to call the toll-free IIO Witness Line at 1-855-446-8477.

The IIO is an independent civilian oversight agency that investigates officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death in B.C.

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rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com