Guelph Police Service seeks to dismiss officer for on-duty assault of handcuffed teen

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Guelph Police Service seeks to dismiss an officer who admitted to assaulting a handcuffed teen in a hospital bed. The service argues Constable Corey McArthur's actions were egregious and a breach of public trust. The teen sustained injuries, including a laceration, after the 2016 incident. McArthur's defense cited PTSD from a colleague's death, claiming rehabilitation. The hearing officer will consider the impact of his actions on community trust.


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