's police watchdog has filed a report saying charges should be considered after a man suffered serious dog bites during his arrest in Abbotsford. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) says the incident happened after police received a report July 2020 that a man was barricaded inside a residence with a child. According to Abbotsford Police Department, a police dog and RCMP officer from the Integrated Police Dog Service were used to assist in taking the man into custody. The man sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Prosecution Service must be satisfied there is a substantial likelihood of conviction and that prosecution is in the public interest.

Source: CBC News February 23, 2021 02:15 UTC