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19/03/2015
Garda Ombudsman To Investigate Pepper Spray Incident
Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission has confirmed it is investigating an alleged incident in which a garda officer used pepper spray on a handcuffed homeless man.
The incident occurred last Friday on a busy street in Dublin city centre and was captured on a mobile phone video by a bystander.
The video clip allegedly shows the garda officer standing on the man's legs, after having handcuffed him, and spraying him with force.
The ombudsman said it has launched an investigation due to the "level of public disquiet generated".
(MH/IT)
The incident occurred last Friday on a busy street in Dublin city centre and was captured on a mobile phone video by a bystander.
The video clip allegedly shows the garda officer standing on the man's legs, after having handcuffed him, and spraying him with force.
The ombudsman said it has launched an investigation due to the "level of public disquiet generated".
(MH/IT)
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