At the top of the news we told you about Leray Simon, the victim of alleged police brutality in Punta Gorda. Here now is his account of what happened courtesy Plus TV. Simon explained that he plays football in PG and had just won a game, when police broke up the victory party,
Leray Simon, Alleged Victim of Brutality
"I was playing my game Sunday and afterwards I was socializing with some of my teammates. The police came, crashed us up and took us. I was handcuffed, beaten, gun butted me, chipped my teeth, locked me in a cell, and didn't want to take a statement from me or anything. This morning they let me go, so I came down here to try and get assistance up this side. It's the same thing over this side here too."
Reporter
"Did the police give you any reason as to why they were taking you in?"
Leray Simon, Alleged Victim of Brutality
"No they saw me socializing and drinking after a victory. They detained me out of all the guys, took me in and handcuffed me. They started beating me when they reached the station."
Reporter
"Have you guys been to the doctor as yet?"
Leray Simon, Alleged Victim of Brutality
"We went there and they said they can't help unless they got a police report but they didn't want to deal with us as well."
Simon was released without charge. The Southern Regional Commander has said he will personally look into the case.
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