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Louisville Metro Police Department has opened an investigation into the arrest of a homeless man at the PNC Plaza in downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. The incident occurred when police were called to the parking garage of the plaza after someone said the man was harassing people and causing a disturbance. Once police arrived they found 29-year-old Foussene Pemba being held by security.

According to police, the security guards then told them they attempted to escort Pemba off the property, but he became combative towards the removal. Police claimed they attempted to put handcuffs on Pemba he “refused to follow instructions to put his hands behind his back.” Officers then proceeded to take Pemba to the ground, where he fought for about one minute. Police tried to tase Pemba when he refused to follow directions.

The police say Pemba hit one of the officers in the face cutting him over his left eye. The officer was hit with Pemba “…empty hand to attempt to gain compliance.” Pemba was later handcuffed and “hobbled.”

Pemba allegedly bit one officer in the “right-hand area,” and bit another officer in the “right thigh/groin area.” He then grabbed that officer’s penis, according to the report. Video captured of the encounter showing a police officer repeatedly punching Pemba in the face. Police said they are investigating the incident. Louisville Metro Police spokesman, told The Courier Journal the department is “aware of the video”

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