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Footage shows Cristian Boureanu, a noted Romanian businessman and politician, standing next to a black convertible with his girlfriend Laura Dincă.

Looking agitated, he is then seen walking toward a cop purposefully, shouting in Romanian.

The policeman shoves him in the chest to move him back but Boureanu continues to advance as another officer in background walks over to film the incident.

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Suddenly, Boureanu lashes out and kicks the policeman in the nuts – who immediately retaliates by punching his attacker on the chin.

The force of the blow lays Boureanu out cold on his feet and he crashes to the floor as his girlfriend begins screaming hysterically.

Reports in Romania claim that the 44-year-old was left with a “broken nose, head trauma and damage to his ear” after the fall, although doctors assessing his injuries decided against admitting him for surgery.

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It is alleged that police stopped Boureanu’s vehicle after suspecting the driver was under the influence, although it is not clear who was behind the wheel.

A friend of the couple claimed officers who stopped their car were abusive and rude.

Some have accused the police of using unnecessary force during Boureanu’s detainment, but others claim the copper was acting in self-defence.

Boureanu was taken into custody on June 10 after being charged with assault.