Police watchdog organization investigating arrest by Winnipeg cops that led to orbital fracture

Manitoba’s police watchdog is looking into an incident Sept. 7 that led to a broken bone in a man’s eye socket.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) said they were informed by Winnipeg police about an arrest on Waverley Street in which officers used force, and a suspect sustained a serious injury.

The man was taken to Health Sciences Centre, where it was determined he had sustained an orbital fracture.

Because the fracture is considered a serious injury under IIU regulations, the organization is mandated to investigate.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the IIU at 1-844-667-6060.

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