The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) has confirmed it will investigate officers after an incident in Aberdeen last week.
A 27-year-old man was charged on Friday afternoon following the incident, in the Seaforth Road area of the city, and a knife recovered at the scene.
Videos widely circulated online showed a man being struck by a police car as officers attempted to stop and arrest him.
Police confirmed a taser was “discharged” during the process, in which they used “specialist tactics” to protect the public and officers from harm.
A police dog was injured during the incident, which resulted in the 27-year-old being charged with a number of offences, including one under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act.
Linas Loupas appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday – on the afternoon of his 28th birthday – to face eight charges.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Watchdog ‘investigating the circumstances’
A PIRC spokeswoman said: “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident involving a 27-year-old man in Aberdeen on February 28 under the instruction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).
“At the conclusion of our investigation a report will be sent to COPFS.”
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