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Man injured in 'confrontation' with police in southwest Edmonton

The intersection of Keene Crescent and Keswick Drive pictured on Feb. 15, 2022. On Feb. 10, a man's jaw was broken during a "confrontation" with police during his arrest in the area. The intersection of Keene Crescent and Keswick Drive pictured on Feb. 15, 2022. On Feb. 10, a man's jaw was broken during a "confrontation" with police during his arrest in the area.
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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating after a man's jaw was broken during an arrest in Edmonton on Thursday.

At around 11:45 p.m., two patrol officers responded to a report of a man refusing to leave a home in the area of Keene Crescent and Keswick Drive, the Edmonton Police Service said.

Once on scene, officers took the 26-year-old into custody on outstanding warrants.

However, prior to putting the man into the police vehicle, EPS said a “confrontation occurred” when officers tried to conduct a search.

While attempting to gain control of the man, police said all three fell to the ground. When the man was assessed at a hospital, he was found to have a broken jaw.

As a result of the injury, ASIRT is now leading the investigation.

The man was charged with:

  • Two counts of failure to comply with a probation order
  • Resisting a peace officer

Neither of the officers were injured in the altercation, police said.

Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact ASIRT investigators at 780-644-1483. 

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