SIU discontinues investigation into Woodstock arrest

The logo of the Ontario Special Investigations Unit is pictured in Toronto on Friday, April 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said it has discontinued an investigation into the arrest of a 38-year-old Woodstock man dating back to April.

The incident took place in the evening on April 25 when a man was arrested by Woodstock police near Dundas and Peel Streets. A struggle reportedly took place during the arrest, leading to the man being taken to the ground, physically restrained, and handcuffed.

When in a jail cell, the SIU said the man complained his ribs were hurting. He was taken to hospital and diagnosed with a rib fracture.

Deputy Director of the SIU, Stacey O’Brien said she was satisfied the investigation should be discontinued based on preliminary inquiries.

After the man said he would give a statement to the SIU and making arrangements on more than one occasion for this to take place, efforts were unsuccessful.

Due to no statement, there is insufficient evidence for an investigation to take place.