A Special Investigations Unit logo is seen on a truck near the scene of a police-involved shooting at the departures area of terminal 1 at É«É«À² Pearson International Airport, in Mississauga, Ont., on Thursday, April 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
Hamilton police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest: SIU
Ontario’s police watchdog says a Hamilton police officer has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an arrest made earlier this year.Â
A Special Investigations Unit logo is seen on a truck near the scene of a police-involved shooting at the departures area of terminal 1 at É«É«À² Pearson International Airport, in Mississauga, Ont., on Thursday, April 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
Ontario’s police watchdog says a Hamilton police officer has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an arrest made earlier this year.Â
The Special Investigations Unit says a 59-year-old woman sustained a serious injury during her arrest on Feb. 23.
It says its investigation has concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe that the constable committed a criminal offence.
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The SIU did not provide details about the nature of the arrest or the woman’s injuries.
The watchdog says the accused officer is expected to appear in a Hamilton court on Oct. 20.
It says it will not be providing any further comment on the case while it’s before the courts.Â
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 16, 2025.
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