Georgia police investigate video of officers using force against 10-year-old Black child

Athens, Georgia police are now investigating a disturbing video that depicts an incident between local police and a 10-year-old boy.

Ariel Collins posted the clip on Facebook, which has already received more than 15,000 shares and over 450,000 views. The video shows Athens-Clarke County police  pinning a minor to the ground on July 20th. In the footage two officers are seen holding the boy face down as he attempts to respond to them.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department released a press release explaining that the child allegedly “lunged at one of the officers” after running past family members in an attempt to speak to his father, who was a suspect sitting in the back of the patrol vehicle.