US Edition‘Totally Unnecessary’: Video of Arrest in Port Alberni, B.C., Draws Community Criticism
- A 33-year-old man was arrested by the Port Alberni RCMP for assaulting an officer and breaching a release order on August 17.
- The man attempted to flee and resisted arrest, prompting officers to use force during the apprehension.
- A social media video showed an officer elbowing the man in the head during the arrest, which has led to community criticism.
- Inspector Kim Bruce stated that the video lacks context and emphasized the importance of considering the totality of the situation.
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Online video sparks public reaction amid a trying summer for Port Alberni police | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper
Online video sparks public reaction amid a trying summer for Port Alberni police Eric Plummer Tue, 08/19/2025 - 15:39 Port Alberni, BC A widely seen online video of a man being beaten on the ground and arrested has sparked outrage among some Port Alberni residents, but police have responded to say that the larger context of the situation must also be considered. Police report that a 33-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 17, after they wer…
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