Ontario Provincial Police will conduct an independent investigation into a violent arrest in Barrie that was caught on video and posted to social media.
Barrie man speaks out about violent downtown arrest caught on video I m not proud of how I handled myself. I definitely wasn t in the wrong, says Skyler Kent
Feb 5, 2021 7:00 PM By: Shawn Gibson
Editor s note: The video contains graphic content and language which may be unsuitable for some readers.
The young man who was arrested in downtown Barrie on Thursday during a violent altercation with police is speaking out about what happened.
“I m not proud of how I handled myself, Skyler Kent, 20, told
BarrieToday on Friday. I definitely wasn t in the wrong, but I could ve been calmer. I m alright now with everyone s support and being home, he added.