BRIGHTON, Colo. — The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) launched an investigation after a man suspected of assault and domestic violence was seriously injured during his arrest.

According to the Brighton Police Department, officers were called to BJAA Park near North 12th Avenue and Longs Peak Street just before 10:45 a.m. Monday for reports of a domestic disturbance involving a man and a woman. Callers said it started as a verbal argument and escalated to a point where the man allegedly physically assaulted the woman.

When officers arrived, they “gave verbal commands” to the man, but he was uncooperative, according to Brighton police. The man reportedly resisted arrest but was eventually arrested.

Brighton Police said the 33-year-old man suffered serious injuries during the arrest and was taken to hospital for treatment.

CIRT Judicial District 17 was activated to investigate the use of force incident.

“The Brighton Police Department is fully committed to a thorough and complete investigation and will work in close cooperation with CIRT and the District Attorney’s office. We remain focused on community safety and are committed to being as transparent as possible,” Brighton PD said in his release.

The officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave, per department protocol.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CIRT at 303-658-4299.