The Independent Investigations Office is looking for witnesses and people with video footage related to a man’s arrest after a “motor vehicle incident” on July 9 in Surrey.
The Whalley-based police watchdog said Mounties discovered a man on scene had an outstanding warrant and he was arrested. This was at 1:25 a.m. on 192 Street between 69A and 70 Avenues in Surrey.
An IIO press release indicates the man was injured during his arrest, was taken to hospital.
The independent civilians oversight agency found his injury met the threshold of serious harm as defined by the Police Act. “The IIO’s investigation continues to determine if the police actions during the arrest were necessary, reasonable, and proportionate during the circumstances,” the press release states.
The IIO asks for anyone with “relevant information” or video footage of the incident to contact its Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or through the iiobc.ca website.
The agency is tasked with investigating any police-related incidents involving serious harm or death.
READ ALSO: Police watchdog seeking witnesses to Surrey Police Service arrest
READ ALSO: No charges laid in 2021 Surrey police dog bite case
READ ALSO UPDATE: Witnesses needed as watchdog investigates highway tractor crash