SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah Police Department (SPD) released a statement regarding a new excessive force video.

In a widely spread Instagram video posted Sunday at approximately 4 p.m., a Savannah policeman is seen detaining a man on Congress Street. The video shows a police officer throwing the man to the ground.

The man says repeatedly, "I'm literally in handcuffs."

On Monday, SPD posted a statement on X regarding the video:

"SPD is aware of a selectively edited video circulating involving a use of force while attempting to bring a suspect into custody. Prior to the video clip, the suspect was involved in a fight on Congress Street. In accordance with SPD policy, the incident will be investigated."

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