{"id":174814,"date":"2026-03-25T16:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/174814\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:21:07","slug":"manhattan-police-kept-punching-a-handcuffed-black-man-viral-video-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/174814\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan Police Kept Punching a Handcuffed Black Man, Viral Video Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

A video showing Manhattan<\/a> police officers repeatedly striking a Black man has gone viral. The footage appears to show three officers in Manhattan\u2019s Flatiron District using force on the man while he was already in handcuffs.<\/p>\n

The man appeared to be in distress in the video. He is seen lying face down, shirtless and barefoot, while officers restrain him. One officer appears to push the man\u2019s head down, while another places a knee near his leg. A third officer is seen pressing a foot against him, seemingly to immobilize him. Toward the end of the clip, the police<\/a> officers appear to place a bag over his head.<\/p>\n

A woman is also seen attempting to intervene, urging officers to stop. However, the officers continue restraining the man and pushing him toward the ground. The video quickly spread on social media, where users criticized the officers\u2019 use of force.<\/p>\n

One X user wrote,<\/p>\n

\u201cIf he\u2019s already restrained, then why escalate the situation? This is where accountability matters.\u201d<\/p>\n

In one widely shared post, a user described the incident as follows:<\/p>\n

Police repeatedly punch man\u2014who is already handcuffed behind his back.<\/p>\n

At least 3 officers are kneeling on the man pinning him to the sidewalk\u2014facedown shirtless and barefoot.<\/p>\n

Man appears to qualify as a \u201cperson experiencing an emotional crisis\u201d\u2014under new law signed in 2025.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/48h8fWAjlL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 LongTime\ud83e\udd13FirstTime\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb (@LongTimeHistory) March 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Another\u00a0user expressed concern about broader implications, writing, \u201cBe prepared to see much more of this\u2026\u201d and warning about increased use of force by law enforcement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A third user made controversial remarks about mental health, suggesting institutionalization. Others in the discussion pointed out that the man appeared to attempt to bite an officer, based on the video.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another post circulating on TikTok criticized the officers\u2019 actions, stating that once a person is handcuffed, further force is unnecessary and could erode public trust in law enforcement.<\/p>\n

This recent video is circulating on Tik Tok. This is WHAT NOT TO DO to someone who is securely handcuffed. Once they are handcuffed, the battle is over. Actions like this ERODES the public\u2019s trust in the police. What the hell was this NYPD officer thinking? pic.twitter.com\/lInmUDvmYw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TheSalGreco (@TheSalGreco) March 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

It remains unclear whether the man bit an officer. The video shows him pulling at his trousers with his teeth, which may explain why officers covered his head. However, many viewers argued that the level of force used was excessive given that he was already restrained.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The incident has drawn comparisons on social media to the 2020 killing of George Floyd<\/a>, which sparked nationwide protests over police use of force. Some users said the restraint tactics seen in this video reminded them of that case.<\/p>\n