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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Disturbing cellphone video shows an LAPD officer repeatedly punching a man suspected of trespassing in Boyle Heights who had his hands behind his back and did not appear to be resisting.
The Los Angeles Police Department says it is aware of the video and Internal Affairs is investigating the incident, which happened April 27 in front of a church in the Boyle Heights area.
In the video, two officers are confronting a man at a fence in front of the church property and a residential building. The suspect complies with orders to turn around and place his hands behind his back. He does appear to be exchanging words with the officer.
At one point the officer, standing behind the suspect, suddenly begins punching him repeatedly in the head and body. The suspect does not appear to be fighting back but is ducking and trying to shield himself and step away. The male officer's female partner is standing by watching the incident and at one point appears to radio for assistance.