SIU investigating Seaforth standoff | CTV News [Video]

Following a standoff in Seaforth on Friday, the province’s police watch dog is investigating an officer’s conduct.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says that officers were called to a residence where it was reported that a man was in distress.

Crisis negotiators attempted to negotiate with the man, who was believed to have a knife.

Police entered the residence and located the man, and an officer discharged his Anti-riot Weapon ENfield (ARWEN) twice at the man before he was apprehended under the Mental Health Act.

The man was taken to hospital where he was not found to have suffered any serious injuries in the confrontation.

The SIU investigates when a member of the public is hurt or killed in a confrontation with police.

The Mental Health Act sets out the powers and obligations of psychiatric facilities in Ontario, as well as outlining the powers of police …