An RCMP officer has been charged after he allegedly used physical force during an arrest in Nisku, Alta. in 2017.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said RCMP Cpl. Peter MacMillan attempted to arrest a man in possession of stolen property at a gas station, and got into a confrontation.

MacMillan, 37, allegedly used physical force and hit Luke Fitzowich, 26, with a pair of handcuffs, which resulted in an orbital floor facial fracture.

ASIRT conducted an investigation and charged Cpl. MacMillan with one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of assault with a weapon.

MacMillan is one of 32 officers charged by ASIRT in their about 550 investigations since 2008.

MacMillan is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 28. He has been suspended with pay until the RCMP’s internal investigation is completed.