A New York police officer has actually been suspended over making use of a “disturbing apparent chokehold” on a black man.

Video video supposedly revealed the officer utilizing the prohibited method as the man was limited on a boardwalk at Rockaway Beach in Queens on Sunday.

The NYPD launched its own body- cam video of the event and stated an “active use of force investigation” was under method.

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The NYPD launched body- cam video of the event. Photo: NYPD

The event follows extensive demonstrations in the United States and all over the world in current weeks triggered by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis while in police custody.

The New York officer was among 4 associated with apprehending the man, who can be seen lying face down on the ground throughout the event.

A video shot by somebody at the scene revealed the officer putting his arm around the man’s neck as an individual screams: “Stop choking him, bro… let him go.”

As the man lies still on the ground, another individual can be heard stating: “He’s out… look, look.”

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The apprehended man is seen lying face down on the ground. Photo: NYPD

The officer unwinds his grip after a fellow officer taps him and pulls on his t-shirt.

The event taken place at around 8.45 am regional time on Sunday after officers reacted to reports that 3 men were bothering people and tossing items at them, sources informed NBC News.

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The officer gets up after an associate taps him and pulls on his t-shirt. Photo: NYPD

Officers tried to make an arrest after among the men approached the officers with “a small bag” which they believed he would toss, the sources stated.

The NYPD stated the jailed man suffered small injuries, NBC News reported.

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Dermot Shea, police commissioner of New York City, tweeted: “After a speedy examination by the Internal Affairs Bureau, a police officer associated with a troubling apparent chokehold event in Queens has actually been suspended without pay.

” While a full examination is still in progress, there is no concern in my mind that this instant action is essential.

“We are committed to transparency as this process continues.”

An NYPD spokesperson stated: “We understand the video and there is an active usage of force examination under method by the Internal Affairs Bureau.

” This matter is taken very seriously and we anticipate to have an upgrade this night as the examination unfolds.”

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The NYPD prohibited chokeholds in 1993 and their usage has actually been particularly filled because the 2014 death of Eric Garner after an officer put him in a chokehold while attempting to arrest him.

New York Guv Andrew Cuomo just recently signed into law a plan of police responsibility steps consisting of a restriction on chokeholds following demonstrations over Mr Floyd’s killing.

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order recently limiting making use of police chokeholds, stating they will be prohibited “except if an officer’s life is at risk”.

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