Police watchdog looks for witnesses after allegation man's arm fractured during arrest by Winnipeg officers

The agency tasked with overseeing Manitoba police officers is asking for witnesses to come forwardafter a man suffered what appeared to be a fractured elbowduring an arrest last week.

On May 5, Winnipeg police officersresponded to a call for service at Pembina Highway and Bishop Grandin Boulevard around 9:11 a.m.

They found a man armed with a weapon, and used force to arrest himafter he allegedly refusedto drop it, according to a statement issued by the Independent Investigation Unit.

The man was taken to Victoria General Hospital, where it was discovered he may havea fractured elbow.

The IIU investigates all incidents involving police that lead to a serious injury or death.

Anyone with information or video footage of what happened is asked to contacttheIIUtoll free at 1-844-667-6060.

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