Welsh police officer appears to punch man in face during arrest
The South Wales Police officer is also heard shouting "pack it in or I will break your nose" at a 33-year-old man who was being restrained on the floor. In a video which has been shared widely on Facebook, a man wearing a motorbike helmet appears to assault the police officer, and the officer then apparently retaliates by punching him in the face. You can see the footage on WalesOnline here.
The man was being arrested at the scene on suspicion of a series of driving offences, as well as for assaulting an emergency worker. After being stopped by police, the man is held to the floor before being forced by three South Wales Police officers into the back of the van.
He was arrested on suspicion of the following offences: failing to stop a vehicle when required, assault with intent to resist arrest, assaulting an emergency worker, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified. He has since been released under investigation.
South Wales Police has confirmed it is investigating a complaint regarding the police officer's conduct. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "We are aware of social media footage regarding an incident in Ely, Cardiff, on June 21.
"A 33-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop a vehicle when required, assault with intent to resist arrest, assaulting an emergency worker, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified. He has been released under investigation.
"South Wales Police is investigating a complaint regarding the conduct of a police officer during the incident."
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