The accused, a police officer, was charged with assault causing bodily harm following the arrest of an intoxicated suspect.
The officer used a 'grounding' technique, resulting in a facial laceration to the suspect.
The court reviewed video evidence and found that the suspect was compliant at the time force was applied, contradicting the officer's testimony that the suspect was reaching for his waist.
The court concluded the use of force was unnecessary, disproportionate, and unlawful, and that the resulting injury constituted bodily harm.
The accused was found guilty.
