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An Edmonton man who claims he was ejected from an Oilers game, then arrested, assaulted, painfully restrained and taunted by police is suing for $500,000.

According to a statement of claim filed Dec. 23 which names as defendants police Chief Rod Knecht, 15 officers and Edmonton Northlands, Justin Mutch says the incident began at a Dec. 28, 2013, Oilers game at Rexall Place.

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Mutch alleges he was at the game with a friend and grew frustrated with the play of the Oilers. He caught himself swearing and apologized to the fans sitting around him.

Then, as the game went into overtime, Mutch alleges a Northlands security officer approached him and ordered that he go with him. He complied and was then handed over to two police officers to be escorted out.

As he was being led out, Mutch says he became frustrated that the officers would not listen to him or let him contact his friend. He claims one of them did a foot sweep that caused him to fall head-first onto the floor. He also alleges neither officer broke his fall despite knowing he was impaired.

Mutch says his glasses were pushed sharply into his face, causing deep bruising around his eyes, and he likely suffered a concussion. He was then placed in handcuffs.