Video Of Violent Arrest By Barrie Police Shared Widely On Social Media

"I won't be ignoring this," said Barrie mayor Jeff Lehman.
Barrie Police On Blast After Violent Arrest Video Circulates On Social Media
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Footage of an apparent arrest made Thursday by Barrie Police is now circulating online.

This article contains graphic content that might not be suitable for some readers.

At least two videos of the incident were posted on social media, including Facebook and Reddit, quickly eliciting a response from both the Mayor of Barrie and the Barrie Police Service.

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The video shows a Barrie Police officer pinning an individual to the ground as he's placed under arrest — it does not show what happened leading up to this arrest.

According to reports by CTV News, police say the man under arrest was taken to headquarters and was not treated for any injuries.

Barrie Police have released their own statement on the incident, as well.

"The Barrie Police Service is aware of a video that has been posted on social media and is currently looking into the circumstances that resulted in the arrest this afternoon on Dunlop Street in downtown Barrie," they wrote on Twitter on Thursday.

"We will provide further comment once the details are confirmed."

The investigation remains ongoing.

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