

The Canadian Press





TORONTO - A Toronto family is planning to hold a news conference this morning to release video of police allegedly assaulting a man during a mistaken arrest.

The family of the 21-year-old Toronto man is launching a $5 million damages suit against Toronto police, alleging he was violently assaulted by several officers.

The alleged assault was videotaped by a bystander.

The family says the man was seriously injured and required hospital treatment.

No charges were laid.