Sussex Police have launched an investigation following the release of a shocking video on social media purportedly showing an officer assaulting a restrained male on a bus outside Arlington Arms in #Eastbourne.
Police, in a statement, have yet to confirm whether the male was arrested or for what offences.
We are aware of this incident that the officer has highlighted himself,” Sussex Police say.
Last night, the incident occurred.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said:
We are aware of a video which shows an interaction between police officers and a detained man on a bus in Eastbourne.
At about 9.40pm on July 16, we received a report about an abusive passenger on a bus who refused to pay a fare or to leave the bus.
When officers arrived, the man continued to be abusive towards other passengers and officers. He was detained and restrained inside the bus and was warned by officers about assaulting them.
He was removed from the bus and has been charged with assaulting a police officer and with using threatening or abusive behaviour which could cause harassment, alarm, or distress.
Our Professional Standards Department is actively reviewing the actions taken by officers, including footage of the incident as well as bodyworn video recorded by officers.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant footage can report it to Sussex Police quoting serial 1538 of 16/07.
