The use of force by a police officer during the arrest of a 15-year-old boy in Bristol city centre is being investigated.
Police arrested and detained the boy in Marsh Street on March 31 after receiving a report of a robbery.
A complaint was then made alleging the boy was assaulted by a police officer.
The complaint is now being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct following a referral from Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
It is also investigating a complaint about the subsequent care of the boy while he was detained in custody.
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IOPC Regional Director Catrin Evans said: “We will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this incident and whether the use of force was appropriate.
“It is important that anyone who witnessed the incident contacts our investigators to help us establish the full facts.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 0800 151 0019 or email marshstreet@policeconduct.gov.uk .
