DETROIT — Video showing a cop punching a man in the face in Greektown Saturday night is being reviewed by Detroit PD after it spread on social media.
Video shows police officers approach a man wearing a Detroit Tigers’ shirt, when an officer strikes him in the face. The punch knocked the man to the ground, leading to accusations of excessive force.
It is unclear what led to the confrontation.
Detroit police said they learned of the video via social media and released the following statement Sunday:
“The Detroit Police Department was made aware, via social media, of an allegation of excessive force in Greektown. Internal Affairs is reviewing the circumstances surrounding this allegation.”