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Zeljkovic seeks $750,000 in damages

A $750,000 lawsuit has been filed against Western and London Police Services resulting from the arrest of Western student Irnes Zeljkovic, according to AM980 News.

The arrest, which occurred in the Social Science Centre last October, quickly entered the national spotlight after a video was posted on YouTube.

The lawsuit follows separate reports on the incident by Western and London police. In February, London police released the results of a review and concluded the use of force was “appropriate.” Zeljkovic’s lawyer questioned the report and the use of pepper spray.

“The officer contaminated himself [with pepper spray] too. Who knows where it hit,” Phillip Millar said at the time.

Western’s report included eight recommendations including how to deal with mental health issues.