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“As chief of police, I take the arrest of any member of the media seriously,” Hamilton police Chief Eric Girt said. “As a result, I am reviewing this incident.”

Footage taken by Global News journalist captures conversation with officer before arrest:

Andrew Collins, another freelancer on scene, told Global News that the altercation occurred about 150 metres away from the accident, after the girl had been taken to hospital.

“There was no scene established as of yet. There was no direction from any officers on where, and where we couldn’t be,” Collins told Global. “Civilians were all over the scene and (Cohn and Ritchie) were not interfering with anybody. They weren’t interfering with the family.”

Cohn was filming at the time of his arrest. In the video, posted by Global News, Cohn is heard saying, “They have put up tape just now and we’re well, well behind the tape.”

We are deeply concerned by the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a @globalnews journalist and another photographer in Hamilton today. —

Troy Reeb (@troyreebglobal) May 17, 2017

“I’ve asked you to get out of here,” an officer says, as Cohn’s camera starts to shake.

“Don’t touch me. Do not touch me,” Cohn shouts.

“You’re under arrest,” the officer says, prompting an immediate change in Cohn’s tone.

“OK. Alright. OK, no problem,” Cohn says as the video cuts out.

“I turned around and I see (Cohn) getting thrown to the ground, his tripod go flying,” Collins told Global. At that point, Collins started filming.

While we are satisfied our employee @JeremyGlobalTV was unharmed and released without charge, the incident merits further investigation. —

Troy Reeb (@troyreebglobal) May 17, 2017

His video shows Cohn lying face down, as the officer straddles him and binds his hands with a zip tie.

Troy Reeb, head of Global News, Corus Radio and Station Operations, said the company is “deeply concerned” by the circumstances surrounding the arrests and “will be following up directly with Hamilton police in the days ahead.”

With files from Jake Edmiston, National Post