Disturbing bodycam footage has emerged showing US police officers smashing a driver's window and repeatedly punching him during what began as a routine traffic stop in Pennsylvania.
The violent confrontation occurred when officers pulled over 29-year-old Osunlana Osagie for allegedly not wearing a seatbelt. What followed was an escalation that has sparked outrage after video of the incident went viral.
How the Situation Escalated
According to reports, officers approached Osagie's vehicle and demanded he exit the car. When he refused, claiming he hadn't committed any offence, police took drastic action.
The video shows one officer using a baton to shatter the driver's side window before another reaches in and begins punching Osagie multiple times in the head and upper body.
Aftermath and Reactions
Osagie was eventually pulled from the vehicle and arrested. He now faces charges including resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, while the officers involved remain on active duty pending an internal investigation.
Civil rights groups have condemned the officers' actions, calling the level of force disproportionate for a seatbelt violation. The local police department has defended its officers, stating they followed protocol when faced with a non-compliant suspect.
This incident comes amid ongoing national debates about police use of force and racial bias in law enforcement across America.
