Police are investigating an altercation involving an off-duty constable and a man at a party in Track Gate, Lawrence Tavern, St. Andrew, on Sunday morning.
Videos of the incident have since gone viral on social media.
Reports are that between 5 am and 6 am, the constable was speaking with a female patron when he was approached and attacked by a group of men.
In one video obtained by our news team, more than five men were seen punching the policeman several times. At one point, a liquor bottle appeared to have been smashed against his head.
Another clip shows the constable drawing his licensed firearm, which caused the group to disperse.
One man reportedly fell during the commotion and was subsequently detained by the lawman.
Before detaining the man, however, the constable was captured on video slapping him with his firearm.
The video ends with women at the scene urging the man to leave, while the constable walks away.
Both parties later gave statements at the Constant Spring Criminal Investigations Branch.
The policeman’s firearm was seized as part of standard investigative procedures.
The civilian involved subsequently stated that he does not wish to pursue the matter in court.
Police say the incident has been documented and is under review in accordance with established protocols.
