BERKELEY — A man who was allegedly punched by a Berkeley police officer while handcuffed in a holding cell has received a $110,000 settlement.

Officer Patrick Stesner was seen on video hitting Darren Yurick twice in the face while the Toms River man was in custody following his arrest on Jan. 27, 2013, NJ.com previously reported.

The news was first reported by NJ Civil Settlements, a blog which lists settlements paid by New Jersey government agencies and their insurers to those who have sued them.

Yurick was charged with simple assault and criminal restraint following a domestic violence call.

An internal investigation by the Berkeley police department and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office cleared Stesner and another officer, Michael Tier. Police asserted Yurcik kicked Stesner before being punched. The video shows Yurcik putting his hand between the cell bars and touching the lock moments before Stesner struck him.

Berkeley police didn't admit any wrongdoing in agreeing to the settlement with Yurcik on Nov. 4.

Stesner was also accused of using excessive force in 2008. A Bayville resident sued and was awarded $110,000 after filing a federal suit against the police department.

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