Toronto police officer charged with aggravated assault in connection with January incident leading to serious injury of a man in police custody, investigation by SIU.

Toronto police officer, Cst. Christopher Merritt, charged with aggravated assault by SIU in connection with January incident where 48-year-old man sustained serious injury in police custody. Appearing in court on September 5th. SIU, an independent government agency, investigates potential police misconduct in cases involving serious injury, death, sexual assault, or firearm discharge. Further details withheld due to ongoing court proceedings.