RCMP investigating after man injured during arrest in Rollo Bay

Police say an investigation into how a man was injured Monday while being taken into custody in RolloBay, P.E.I.,is continuing.

A statement from Supt.Mac B. Richards of theCriminal Operations Branch, "L" Division,in P.E.I., says RCMPresponded to a call late in the afternoon.

"Amale was injured while being taken into custody," reads the brief statement. "There is no threat to public safety and RCMP are continuing their investigation into the matter."

The statement goes on to say theNova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team an independent unit that investigatesserious incidents in which police are involvedwould be attending and working in conjunction with the RCMP.

"The RCMP would like to thank the community members who called in.An update will be provided when possible," concludes the statement.

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