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Two Ottawa police officers have been charged with assault for their alleged actions during an arrest last spring.

The officers, Const. Erin Cavan and Const. Jordan Blonde, each face one count of assault in connection with the arrest on May 1 of 32-year-old Ismael Awaleh. The charges were announced Monday by Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit.

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The two officers are to appear in court on Dec. 16.

Awaleh was charged with assault, breach of probation, obstructing police and drug possession after his arrest.

The SIU is an independent civilian agency that investigates reports of death, serious injury or sexual assault involving police officers.