SIU called in after man seriously injured in Toronto police confrontation
Posted November 8, 2017 11:59 am.
Last Updated November 8, 2017 12:13 pm.
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The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured during a confrontation with Toronto police on Tuesday night.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said Toronto police were called to a residence on Wheeler Avenue, near Queen Street East and Woodbine Avenue, around 9 p.m.
There was an interaction between officers and the 37-year-old man. Police said the man was emotionally disturbed.
The SIU said the man was arrested and taken to hospital with a serious injury.