Police officer placed on restricted duties
Police have confirmed that an officer caught on video attempting to punch a restrained man is now on restricted duties. An investigation into the incident has been launched. The clip, posted to social media on Sunday, shows officers trying to arrest a man at Toa Samoa celebrations in Auckland. The man appears to be resisting when one of officers throws a punch at his head. The officer then walks away with his fists clenched, and the man is taken away by other officers. ‘‘Images and videos often do not provide the full context of the situation police staff are facing,’’ Counties Manukau district commander Jill Rogers said. ‘‘However, in this case, we acknowledge some of the behaviour shown falls below the standards we would expect from our officers.’’