Ontario's police watchdog has laid charges against a London officer.
The Special Investigations Unit says they have a reason to believe a criminal offence was committed in relation to the injuries suffered by Michel Gibeault last summer.
The SIU says London police arrested Gibeault early Sunday morning on Aug. 10, 2014 for various offences.
They say after he was taken to the police station, there was an "interaction" between Gibeault and the officer.
After being released, the SIU says, Gibeault was diagnosed with two fractured ribs and the incident was reported to them by London police four months later on Dec. 12, 2014.
Sgt. Trevor Pool has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and is scheduled in court on June 9.
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