HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Newly released video shows the moments a Hallandale Beach police officer was attacked and placed in a choke hold.
That officer can be seen turning red in the face before help arrives.
This all stems from an incident that occurred in December when a vehicle collided with a building along the 400 block of Northwest Seventh Court in Hallandale Beach.
Video shows officers responding to the scene, and when one officer who was only identified by police as Officer Valchev got out of his patrol vehicle, the driver involved who has since been identified as Antonio Philmore suddenly attacked the officer.
According to witness statements, Philmore approached Valchev from behind and placed him in a chokehold, cutting off his airway and causing him to begin losing consciousness.
The assault occurred so abruptly that Valchev had no opportunity to defend himself before being placed in the chokehold.
Backup officers quickly arrived to assist, but police said Philmore continued to violently resist arrest, at one point biting an officer.
According to his arrest report, Philmore also grabbed at Valchevs gun holster.
Both Valchev and the officer who was bitten on the arm were briefly treated at a hospital.
Philmore is facing multiple charges, including one count of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
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