SA Police make new claims about Royston Park arrest incident
South Australian police allege a man who became unresponsive while being arrested on Thursday morning 'violently resisted' officers, as an investigation continues into the actions taken during the incident.
Police attempted to arrest a 42-year-old Modbury North man on Payneham Road about 2:45am on Thursday, after saying they witnessed an "altercation" occurring between a man and a woman.
Police said the man "became unresponsive" as they attempted to arrest him.
He was taken to hospital where his condition has not yet been disclosed by SA Police or SA Health.
Police are investigating the incident and the actions of officers at the scene.
In an updated statement released on Thursday afternoon, provided to the ABC today, police alleged the man "was assaulting a female" when they intervened.
"While being restrained the man violently resisted police," SA Police alleged.
"After being restrained he became unresponsive and police administered first aid until SAAS (SA Ambulance Service) arrived."
SA Police said its investigation into the matter will examine "all evidence", including the body-worn video of the officers involved.
"The investigation and assessment of all evidence will determine the appropriateness of the actions taken by the officers," the statement said.
Police said earlier on Thursday that no-one was shot and no taser was used.
The incident prompted the closure of Payneham Road between Lambert Road and Lower Portrush Road on Thursday morning.
The roads have since reopened.
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