The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC — an independent civilian oversight agency of the police in the province — has launched an investigation involving an incident that took place in Nanaimo.
According to a report from the IIO, the investigations office is looking into an incident that took place on September 23, 2021, at approximately 1:50 a.m.
Nanaimo RCMP has informed the IIO that officers responded to a request for assistance regarding a male in crisis at a residence in the 1500-block of Extension Road.
Officers arrived on the scene and took the man into custody, however, during the incident, the man sustained a non-life-threatening injury.
Emergency Health Services then attended the scene as well and transported the man to a local hospital for treatment.
The IIO was advised of the incident shortly after it occurred and has commenced an investigation into the incident.
Anyone with possible information about this incident is being asked to contact the Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.
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