Leafs' security investigated for excessive force following video evidence
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We all understand that being a security officer is a very stressful job. However, that does not excuse excessively violent behavior. Now one security officer employed by the Leafs is facing criticism as a video emerged of him using excessive force on a fan.
We must warn our readers that the following video is graphic. Viewer discretion is advised. In the video, a security guard at Scotiabank Arena can be seen slamming his knees into a man who was lying face-down on the concrete ground.
It has sense been revealed that the security guard in question is being investigated both by Toronto PD and Maple Leafs Sports Entertainment Group.
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Since the video came out few details have been made public. What he do know is that Toronto police responded to a call at 9:48 PM regarding an arrest in relation to an assault. They also confirmed that a 37-year-old man had been taken into custody but it is not clear whether that was the security guard or the man on the ground. Stay tuned for further updates.
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JANVIER 14 | 1218 ANSWERS Leafs' security investigated for excessive force following video evidence Do you believe this officer did use excessive force in this case? | ||
| Yes | 709 | 58.2 % |
| No | 246 | 20.2 % |
| Not sure | 263 | 21.6 % |
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