The Ottawa Police Service continues to investigate an incident on Clarence St. that has resulted in several charges against two men.
At approximately 11:55 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance outside of a bar in the 100 block of Clarence St. where a man was using a metal line up pole to assault security staff. As the officers were responding to this incident a second man reached over the crowd and punched a Constable in the left eye and nose, cutting him in the process.
That second man was grounded by police and handcuffed.
As the officers were attempting to handcuff him, the original man attempted to grab the arresting officers. He was subsequently arrested.
“Our officers have a difficult and dangerous job and they work hard to serve the residents of this City,†said Chief Charles Bordeleau.
“We are aware of a video that shows a portion of the arrest in this incident and it will be reviewed by our Professional Standards Section,†he said.
The Constable was treated at scene by the paramedics. The accused received minor injuries.
Charged are:
Balkaran BAJWA, 21, of Ottawa.
-Cause disturbance
-Assault peace officer
-Uttering threats
-Resist arrest
Gohar ALI, 21, of Ottawa.
-Cause Disturbance
-Assault with a weapon
-Obstruct peace officer
Both males were held for show cause.