Calgary police officer convicted after assault on hancuffed man

By Justin Slimm and Megan McPhaden

Posted Jun 21, 2019 3:57 pm.

Last Updated Jun 21, 2019 4:30 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

CALGARY – (660 NEWS) A Calgary police officer has been relieved of his duties with pay following a court ruling.

WATCH: Aggravated assault trial begins for cop

Cst. Trevor Lindsay was convicted Friday of aggravated assault for an arrest he made on duty in 2015.

A video of the arrest shows Lindsay punching a man several times before throwing him to the ground.

Daniel Haworth suffered a brain injury and a fractured skull as a result.

In a statement, CPS said an investigation is ongoing and once complete, the chief constable will decide how to proceed.

Several actions may be taken with dismissal of a police officer being the most serious.

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