Peel regional police say one of their officers faces assault charges following an investigation by the Force’s Office of Professional Standards.
Police said the incident took place outside the Peel region while the officer was off duty.
Officer Jason Beccario, a 16-year-old employee, has been charged with two counts of assault, Peel police said Tuesday.
He has been suspended from pay, in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Police Services Act.
“Once the criminal proceedings are over, a hearing of the Police Services Act will be held,” police said in a statement.
The charges have not been verified in the courts.