Toronto police asked to investigate arrest of man in Orillia after video surfaces

Toronto police are investigating an incident caught on video which appears to show officers from the Ontario Provincial Police repeatedly punching and tasing a civilian during the course of an arrest in Orillia.

In a news release issued on Thursday, Ontario Provincial Police said they are seeking the assistance of the Toronto Police Service after reviewing a complaint regarding “the conduct” of its officers involved in the matter.

According to the OPP, police attempted to “peacefully resolve” the situation, but soon arrested the person who initially called the OPP to the scene.

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