Police were called when a woman allegedly refused to leave another resident's home, but the incident descended into violence as a scuffle broke out.
Footage of an officer pepper-spraying a woman and hitting her several times in the head during her arrest has proved divisive after the clip was shared online by the police department.
The clip has sparked fierce debate over the use of force involved. Critics said the arrest was heavy-handed, with some alleging the woman was actually"assaulted." Others have insisted that the officer's actions were justified as he and his colleague attempted to restrain the woman, who they say was resisting arrest and had allegedly lashed out first by kicking and biting.
Lynn Police Department has confirmed that an officer struck Jessica Wagle. The police have said the preliminary results of a review suggest that the blows were a reasonable use of force during the arrest. Lynn Police Department shared the footage and a statement on its social media pages, reading:"The officers were familiar with Wagle from previous incidents and she was found to have two felony warrants outstanding. The officers informed Wagle that she was under arrest, however, she violently resisted their attempts to place her into custody.
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