A Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer has been arrested and charged for using excessive force.
On Friday, December 13, the TTC called police for a man who refused to leave a bus, stopped in the area of Markham Road and Ellesmere Road. Officers responded and a man was arrested and charged.
After the man filed a complaint with the TTC, Toronto Police Service Professional Standards was contacted.
After conducting an investigation and reviewing video provided by the TTC, it is alleged that the officer used unnecessary and excessive force on the man.
On Monday (January 13), Detective Christopher Hutchings, of 43 Division, was arrested and charged with assault
Detective Christopher Hutchings has 24 years of service and is currently suspended with pay.