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Victoria police looking for witness video of Taser arrest

Victoria police are asking anyone who recorded the arrest of a man at Douglas and Yates streets in Victoria on Saturday to come forward. The 36-year-old man was arrested about 6 p.m. after allegedly threatening people with a knife.
Taser takedown
Victoria police are seen arresting a man at Douglas and Yates street in an image taken from video posted to YouTube.

Victoria police are asking anyone who recorded the arrest of a man at Douglas and Yates streets in Victoria on Saturday to come forward.

The 36-year-old man was arrested about 6 p.m. after allegedly threatening people with a knife.

Officers used a Taser to subdue the man prior to the arrest, and at least one person took video and posted it online.

Police would like to view video from anyone else who has footage, said Insp. Steve Ing in a statement Tuesday.

Police hope more video will give them a better idea of how the arrest transpired, Ing said.

The man was taken to hospital for minor injuries before being taken into custody. One officer suffered minor injuries but remained on duty.