(File photo by Maureen Revait, BlackburnNews.com)(File photo by Maureen Revait, BlackburnNews.com)
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Man hurt during apprehension, SIU investigating

The province's police watchdog is investigating after a man was hurt while being apprehended by London police at an east London motel.

Police were called to the motel regarding a disturbance around 11 a.m. on Monday. While officers were attempting to take the man into custody under the Mental Health Act, a 48-year-old man was injured, police said.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified about the incident and has launched an investigation.

The SIU is a civilian agency, established in 1990, that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.

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