Investigation
Wrist Fracture During Bar Fight Arrest
Date Published: 2016-04-05
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Stellarton Police Service
Summary
Shortly before mid-night, on November 10, 2015, police from the Westville Police Service (WPS) and Stellarton Police Service (SPS) responded to a call from Acropole Pub and Grill (the Pub) in Westville reporting a fight. Three officers arrived: Officer 1, Officer 2, and Officer 3. They arrested two males. One 22-year-old, the Affected Person (AP), complained about an injury to his wrist and was taken to hospital. He was eventually diagnosed with a fracture in his wrist which required surgical intervention. As a result of the injury the Chief of SPS and WPS contacted SiRT to report the incident on November 11, 2015. SiRT commenced its investigation on November 16after the fracture to the wrist was medically confirmed. The investigation was completed on January 29, 2016. During the investigation, SiRT interviewed 10civilian witnesses, including AP. In addition, phone video of the incident was obtained, and medical records of AP were reviewed. The Serious Incident Response Team Reg…