ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Mamdani condemns viral NY police beating video
The officers apparently mistook the man, who is Black, for a drug suspect after which they attempted to arrest him.
-
AFP - Thu, 16, Apr 2026
- 02:51 EDT
- 25
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., January 25, 2026. / REUTERS/Bing Guan
New York's Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned a video of plainclothes police beating a man on April 15 in a clip that has gone viral and prompted an official investigation.
The cellphone footage shows two officers -- one in plainclothes -- attempting to arrest a man in a wine store, said to be in Brooklyn, landing blows on his face and kicking him once he was on the floor.
"The violence used by NYPD officers in this video is extremely disturbing and unacceptable. Officers should never treat a person this way. The NYPD is conducting a full investigation into this incident," New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote on X.
The officers apparently mistook the man, who is Black, for a drug suspect after which they attempted to arrest him inside the Brooklyn store on April 14, the Daily News reported.
The officers have been placed on modified duty, the paper added.
"It is upsetting to view," New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. "We'll have more to say about it as that investigation unfolds."
Discover more at New India Abroad.
Related
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login