[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I agree, Ash. Under Self-Defence Law no matter what the guy did PRIOR to the clip - that ACTION had PASSED, so any violent act by the cop AFTER that is NOT self-Defence but RETALIATION and ASSAULT.

If the guy has his hands in the air offering NO resistance then the cop's action is ASSAULT because only REASONABLE force necessary for restraint or arrest is lawful.