Witnesses claim Cleveland police officer ran over protester’s foot with motorcycle

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Video has surfaced on-line exhibiting tense moments between Cleveland police and protesters throughout an abortion rights demonstration in downtown Cleveland Friday night time.

In keeping with witnesses, an officer driving a motorbike ran over a protester’s foot earlier than one other officer pushed and shoved no less than one demonstrator.

The moments had been captured by a documentarian, who solely recognized himself as Shawn.

He posted the clip on varied social media shops and shared his video with 19 Information.

“I don’t assume it was on function, but it surely was clearly a bit bit reckless to get that shut on a motorbike,” he mentioned. “There have been some accusations and shoving.”

Your entire change didn’t seem to final very lengthy.

“It was deescalated nearly instantly, I feel by the one who’s foot was run over,” mentioned Shawn, the person who supplied the video.

In that footage, a witness close to the commotion could possibly be heard saying, “that cop simply ran over his foot with a motorbike.”

19 Information checked with the Cleveland Division of Police to see if the division was conscious of the state of affairs, or if any complaints had been filed.

Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia mentioned she would look into our request.

On Sunday, Mayor Justin Bibb mentioned in a press release that he was dedicated to offering enough police sources throughout these protests, that are sparked by the Supreme Court docket of the US’ resolution to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Bibb’s workplace didn’t instantly reply to our request for touch upon Friday’s alleged incident.

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