Shocking video of Belgium police officer slapping handcuffed woman across the face sparks outrage

A viral video of a police officer slapping a handcuffed woman across the face in Belgium has sparked widespread outrage.In the shocking clip, which has since racked up hundreds of thousands of views on social media, three officers are seen attempting to place the woman into a police van in the city of Nivelles, south of Brussels.But when the handcuffed woman appears to resist getting into the vehicle, a male officer can be seen slapping her across the face before forcefully shoving her into the back of the van.Two female officers can be seen standing nearby during the incident.The exact reason for her initial detention remains a mystery.The footage has sparked widespread fury on social media, as outraged users condemned the officer’s “abuse of power” and called for him to be fired.“He should be subject to disciplinary, and dismissal for that.She was already restrained; he did not need to strike her like that,” one furious person commented.Another wrote: “It’s exactly these behaviours why the police are no longer respected.”Others questioned if the act violated EU laws and basic human rights, questioning why she was struck if she was already restrained.However, others defended the officer’s actions, arguing that he had no other option.“Very effective against a troublemaker,” one person argued.“Well done to the police officer.

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Another user added that applying “violence in moderation” seemed “acceptable.”Nivelles Mayor Bernard De Ro, who also heads the local police district, confirmed an internal investigation has been launched to review the circumstances leading up to the recording and why the officer used force – as reported by The Brussels Times.Law en...