A police officer seen in a viral video brandishing a gun has been interdicted.
The officer, whose name is yet to be made public, is said to be a Sergeant with the Central Regional Police Command.
In a statement on Monday, the police said, “after immediately retrieving the weapon from the officer, it has now interdicted him to allow a detailed probe into the incident.”
The video showed the ununiformed officer in a heated confrontation with another man on the road.
The officer hit the civilian twice during the altercation while brandishing his weapon.
The cop is alleged to have indicated that he pulled out his pistol after he was attacked with a cutlass.
The police, in its statement, said the officer lodged a complaint of assault against his assailants.
The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has also commenced an investigation into the conduct of the police officer.
The police assured that the criminal investigation and a professional standard investigation would run concurrently.
It further said that the team would ensure that justice is served.