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Manitoba police watchdog investigating after woman alleges broken wrist during arrest

Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after a woman said she suffered a broken wrist when she was arrested in September.

Woman arrested on Sept. 17 in Russell, Man.

A close-up of the side of an RCMP vehicle.
Police are asking any witnesses, or anyone with information or video footage of the incident, to come forward. (David Bell/CBC)

Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after a woman said she suffered a broken wrist when she was arrested in September.

On Sept. 17, police arrested the woman in Russell, Man., about 310 kilometres west of Winnipeg.

On Oct. 21, the woman filed a complaint with the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission with the RCMP, alleging she suffered a broken wrist as a result of her arrest.

Witnesses or anyone who might have information or video footage of the incident can call the Independent Investigation Unit at 1-844-667-6060.

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