A veteran Winnipeg police officer is being charged with assault after being accused of using excessive force during the arrest of a 12-year-old boy. The IIU issued a news release on Sept. 29 saying it had launched an investigation into the incident, which happened Aug. 7. No information has been released on what excessive force was allegedly used by the officer. The IIU said the boy was not injured but director Zane Tessler has determined there are "reasonable and probable grounds to believe a criminal offence occurred." A spokesperson for the Winnipeg police said the officer has been placed on administrative duty.

Source: CBC News November 29, 2017 19:30 UTC