A Victorian police officer filmed appearing to kick a man in the head during an arrest has been suspended amid an internal investigation into the incident.
He said his son had gone to the Northern Hospital Epping for treatment before running outside to meet a work colleague, which prompted hospital staff to call the police.The force initially said the 32-year-old, of no fixed address, had been aggressive and had damaged a police vehicle as he attempted to avoid arrest.
In a second statement on Tuesday, it said the senior constable from the Critical Incident Response Team had been suspended the previous evening. Readers seeking support with mental health can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. More information is available at
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