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B.C.’s Independent Investigation Office has been called in after innocent bystanders were injured during a dramatic Vancouver police takedown related to a double homicide and kidnapping on Monday.

Two bystanders were injured during the arrest in New Westminster, including a man who started running away when he heard the flash bangs and was bitten by a police dog, and a woman who was injured when her vehicle was struck. The man reportedly had his ear bitten off by the police dog.

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The IIO has confirmed that it will investigate, but only the circumstances involving the police and the injuries to the innocent bystanders. The IIO is not involved in the homicide or kidnapping aspect of the investigation and is expected to release a statement later Wednesday.

VPD Sgt. Brian Montague has apologized on behalf of officers involved in the takedown, saying that police were dealing with an active kidnapping and had an opportunity to rescue the kidnap victim.