A guy who was filmed apparently staying choked by a law enforcement officer all through an arrest believed he was likely to die.

A video clip of the arrest, shared on social media, displays Hassan Ahmed staying held on the ground with an arm about his neck.

The 27-year-previous, from Halifax, has given that been unveiled beneath investigation and states he was not resisting arrest.

The officer included has been suspended by West Yorkshire Law enforcement pending an investigation

Mr Ahmed reported: “I was afraid for my daily life, I imagined ‘that’s it, he is likely to conclude up killing me’.

“I truthfully considered it was my final moments, I was in shock, I was seriously afraid.”

• Additional stories from across Yorkshire

He stated the arrest arrived immediately after he was termed to the location by a family member and received into an argument.

“He did force me as if he had been heading to arrest me, I complied, I didn’t resist him, I complied all the way. I even experienced my hand by my sides.”

Media playback is unsupported on your device

During the movie, a voice can be read indicating “chill out or I’ll choke you out, chill out or you might be heading to rest”.

Mr Ahmed is observed tapping on the flooring and a different voice can be read indicating “I give up” prior to he is instructed to “convert more than now”, with a further officer supporting to detain him.

“I was just considering about my spouse and children, I assumed ‘He’s not likely to allow go, he is likely to keep going, he’s heading to finish me’,” Mr Ahmed mentioned.

“I was in agony, I could not breathe, I could not truly feel nearly anything, I could not even gasp for air.

“He carried on, then he punched me in my facial area.”

Mr Ahmed says the incident has remaining him unable to snooze or work.

His sister Safyah, before joined a demonstration exterior Halifax law enforcement station by about 100 protesters.

She reported she had felt sickened when she noticed the movie.

• Law enforcement investigate ‘I’ll choke you out’ video clip
• Officer investigated about ‘kneeling on neck’ video clip

The protesters carried indications which examine “Cease police brutality” and “You’re not previously mentioned the law”.

“It truly is naturally struck a chord with every person from each and every background,” Safyah stated.

West Yorkshire Police explained the officer associated had been suspended pending an investigation.

The Unbiased Workplace for Police Perform (IOPC) also confirmed the incident had been referred to them.

Abide by BBC Yorkshire on Fb, Twitter and Instagram. Mail your story tips to [email protected] kingdom