Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)
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SIU Investigate After Man Injured During Arrest

The province's police watch dog is investigating after a man was injured during an arrest at a Woodstock hotel.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says on Saturday around 2:30am, officers with the Woodstock Police Service approached a 26-year-old man who was in the parking lot of the Quality Hotel and Suites at 580 Bruin Blvd., in a vehicle of interest.

When officers attempted to arrest the man, he suffered an injury to his hand.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the SIU at 1-800-787-8529.

The SIU investigates incidents involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.

 

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