Footage has been published on the web of a Notts police officer apparently punching a man who had been shot with a taser.
The film was recorded by a taxi driver on a mobile phone on Upper Parliament Street in front of the Theatre Royal around 12.30 this morning.
An officer is shown after appearing to have fired a taser shot at a man. Another officer is then seen trying to place handcuffs on the man, who, at this stage, is rolling around on the ground. Two other officers come into shot and assist in trying to restrain the man. Shortly after, one of the officers appears to punch the man three times.
A woman approaches the officers before one ushers her away in the footage, published by Trent FM.
A Notts Police spokeswoman said: "Nottinghamshire Police's Professional Standards Department have obtained footage of the end sequence of an incident in Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham during the early hours of this morning.
"Officers were called for assistance by door staff to help deal with an aggressive customer.
"Police attended and an officer was assaulted, requiring hospital treatment.
"While no complaint has been made against any of the officers involved in the incident and no one has been suspended, the footage has been voluntarily referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)."
The spokeswoman said that police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or events leading up to the arrest, or anyone who has footage of events leading up to and during the incident.
Notts Assistant Chief Constable Peter Davies, said: "We understand that some members of the public may be concerned about this. The public's trust and confidence is very important for us, which is why we have referred this matter for an objective investigation to the IPCC.
"We are proactively looking at other CCTV in the area to ensure we have a clear picture of events leading up to the arrest and I would ask anyone in possession of such evidence, including the person who took the footage that has been published, to come forward as witnesses."
* A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail.
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