Manitoba’s Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is looking into a report of a injury sustained by a suspect while in  the custody of Dakota Ojibway Police Service (DOPS)

On Dec 3, 2016 DOPS received a call from a woman complaining of the conduct of a male in her home. Officers went to the home and arrested the male suspect. He was taken to the Long Plain detachment. While in custody the man complained of severe pain in his hand and was taken to hospital. It was determined by medical staff that the man had a broken bone in his right hand.

While a broken hand bone is not defined as a serious injury under regulations, the IIU civilian director, Zane Tessler, has determined that it is in the public interest to investigate.

The IIU investigates all serious incidents involving police officers in Manitoba, whether occurring on or off duty.

-News4 Staff-