Police in Northern Ireland face investigation over officer seen kicking a 16-year-old arrestee in the head.

The Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland is investigating a complaint over a video showing a police officer kicking a 16-year-old boy in the head during his arrest outside a nightclub in Cookstown, County Tyrone. The teen was arrested on suspicion of assaulting officers. His lawyer has called for the officer's suspension, but no action has been taken yet. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has referred the incident to the Ombudsman.

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