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Man alleges police misconduct during arrest in Collingwood: OPP

The OPP says it's notified the province's Special Investigations Unit. Global News

A 32-year-old man has alleged police misconduct after officers arrested him during a traffic stop in Collingwood, OPP say.

According to police, the man was “distraught” when he was arrested shortly after 10:30 p.m. on July 1 by Huronia West OPP.

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Officers then brought the man in for medical assessment at an area hospital.

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Since then, police say an allegation has been made against the officers that were involved in the incident.

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The OPP says it has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit, an agency that investigates incidents involving police and civilians that have resulted in serious injury, death or sexual assault.

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