Toronto police charge man hurt in incident with officers

Toronto police confirmed a man who was seriously injured during an interaction with a group of plainclothes officers has been charged with obstructing those police officers.

A police spokesperson didn't name the man but confirmed he faces a criminal charge of obstructing a peace officer, which could potentially lead to a fine or time in jail.

The Aug. 3 incident was captured on video that was published online by CityNews last week.

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is also reviewing the situation.

The incident unfolded around 7 p.m. in a laneway near the corner of Dundas and Victoria streets downtown, said the SIU, which looks into all cases of death orserious injuryinvolving police officers in the province.

In the video, a group of plainclothes officers can be seen trying to subdue a person while several bystanders watch from a short distance away.

One of the bystanders eventually approaches the officers and puts his hand on one of their shoulders. At that point, two of the officers appear to show the man their badges and seem to be yelling at him to move away.

Shortly after, another plainclothes officer is seen running into view of the camera. He pushes that man, who then falls hard to the ground and appears to hit his head on the pavement.

That officer then joins the arrest while other bystanders attempt to provide the injured man medical attention.

According to the SIU, the man was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with serious injuries.

CBC News has not spoken to the man.