Social media is erupting in a huge argument after the arrest of a hockey player by Calgary police was posted on Twitter. Some are saying police completely over-stepped their bounds while arresting the young man, while others are saying he should have listened to the officers when they were giving him commands.
The video was shared by George Seguin-Morin who identifies himself as a man from the Calgary area who is friends with the man being arrested in the video. According to Seguin-Morin, the group of players had been warned to leave the ice over a health code violation, most likely involving the COVID-19 pandemic, although that is never specifically stated. The man seen engaging with the officers wanted more information before leaving the playing surface
The officers try to take the man down several times but are unsuccessful. He is threatened with a Taser at one point. Take a look at the two videos below. The officers strike the man in one section, attempting to take him down to the ground.
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Calgary police have since released a statement on the video. You can read it in its entirety here.
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