Officer accused of punching man 'several times' in the face, police watchdog investigating

Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after analtercationwhere a man says hewas punched in the face several times by anRCMPofficer in Thompson.

Two officers in the RCMP's Thompson detachment were responding to a call of an intoxicated woman when a member gotin an altercation with a bystander. An officer punched the manseveral times in the face, theIndependent Investigation Unit said in a news release.

The investigative bodysaid it has surveillance footage of the incident.

Although the man did not suffer seriousinjuries, the agency concluded it is in the public interest to investigate.

Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage are asked to call the IIU toll free at 1-844-667-6060 to assist in the investigation.

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