An investigation is underway after a police officer was recorded bashing a motorist, who crashed into two cars waiting at an intersection north of Brisbane. Police allege the man was under the influence. JoshBavas 9News MORE:
A spokesperson said an officer was responding to the crash at the intersection of Gympie and Samsonvale roads in Strathpine at 1.45pm when he was "confronted by a highly agitated" man inside the car.
"After the officer attempted to take the bottle away several times, it was allegedly thrown towards him. "The man continued to attempt to leave the car and after several verbal warnings, a Taser was deployed by police."
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