California police under investigation for bashing suspect after horse chase

Updated April 12 2015 - 1:18pm, first published 12:53pm
Ten deputies have been placed on administrative leave after accusations that they used excessive force when arresting Francis Jared Pusok, who had fled on a stolen horse. Photo: Screengrab taken from NBC helicopter footage
Ten deputies have been placed on administrative leave after accusations that they used excessive force when arresting Francis Jared Pusok, who had fled on a stolen horse. Photo: Screengrab taken from NBC helicopter footage

Deputy sheriffs in southern California are under investigation after a TV news helicopter caught them on video kicking and beating a suspect who was fleeing on horseback.

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