Police officer in Kamnik subdued motorcyclist on ground, police respond to allegations
A video of a police intervention in Kamnik circulated on Facebook, showing a police officer restraining a motorcyclist on the ground. Allegations of excessive use of force emerged in the comments beneath the video.
Police intervention in Kamnik sparks debate on police force
Google News SI — Crime (sl) reports that a video of a police intervention in Kamnik circulated in one of the Facebook groups, showing a police officer restraining a motorcyclist on the ground in the middle of the street. The video sparked a discussion in the comments, where some users accused police officers of excessive use of force.
According to Žurnal24, around ten police officers gathered at the scene, and the area was secured with police tape.
A resident of Kamnik explained to Žurnal24 that the area has for some time been experiencing problematic driving involving scooters, dirt bikes and modified motor vehicles. According to him, some drivers cause excessive noise, drive on their back wheels and provoke police officers.
Opinions on the intervention were divided. Commentators under the video highlighted that the police officer used too much force, whilst the aforementioned resident assessed that they had acted appropriately.
Source: Google News SI — Crime (sl)