The police in Charlotte, N.C., have started an internal investigation after a video was shared on social media showing an officer repeatedly punching a woman while other officers restrained her on the ground.
In the video, taken on Monday, several officers are seen restraining a prone woman.
After a moment, the woman is seen being taken to a police car.
The police said in a statement on Tuesday that a man and a woman had been smoking marijuana in public and were approached by officers.
The woman punched an officer in the face, the police said.
Locations:
Charlotte, N.C