SiRT investigating after man’s arm fractured during arrest in Sussex, N.B.

The SiRT logo is seen in an undated file photo.

The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a man’s arrest and injury in Sussex, N.B., last month.

The Sussex RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residential home in the evening of June 26.

An officer arrived at the home and found a young adult man who was allegedly being violent towards staff.

SiRT says the man then was violent towards the officer, resisted arrest, spit and damaged property.

The man then complained of elbow pain. He was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with an arm fracture.

SiRT has since assumed responsibility for the investigation.

The team is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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