A US cop who was filmed telling a suspect he would "choke the life out" of him has had his badge and weapon removed while he's investigated.

Joseph Bogard, 32, has been relieved of his duties after a shocking video emerged appearing to show him throwing punches at Timothy Davis while making an arrest.

4 Joseph Bogard was filmed allegedly throwing punches at the suspect Credit: Columbus Police Department

4 The arrested man was handcuffed for resisting arrest and outstanding warrants Credit: Columbus Police Department

He was heard saying he would "arm-bar" him before adding: "And when that still doesn't work, I'm going to choke the life out of you."

Davis was arrested in a shop for resisting arrest and outstanding warrants.

His family claimed police brutality over how he was treated by the officer.

Chief Kim Jacobs, of the Columbus Division, said: "The officer has been relieved of duty, his badge and gun taken away from him until we know whether this is the type of behaviour this officer exhibits out there on the streets."

It's thought Bogard worked for the Ohio force for four years.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Grither told ABC News: "I applaud the chief's action to take away this officer's weapon and badge."

4 The officer was ordered to hand over his badge and gun Credit: Columbus Police Department

4 Video shows the suspect being put into the back of a police van Credit: Columbus Police Department

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