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SIU notified after suspect suffers injury during arrest

Police were called to assist with an allegedly intoxicated bar patron in Collingwood
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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COLLINGWOOD — On July 28, 2019, members of the Collingwood Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist security with an (allegedly) intoxicated male who refused to leave a local bar shortly before 1 a.m. 

When police attended the area, they arrested a 25-year-old male from Essa Township. During the arrest, the suspect suffered injuries.  

The OPP has notified the province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and they have invoked their mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information.

Any inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at 1-800-787-8529.

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