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SEPTA police sergeant terminated after striking protesters with baton, spokesperson says
A SEPTA police sergeant has been terminated after striking two protesters in the head with his baton during the unrest in May, a spokesperson said.
PHILADELPHIA - A SEPTA police sergeant has been terminated after striking two protesters in the head with his baton during the unrest in May, according to a spokesperson.
SEPTA Police Sgt. Matthew Sinkiewicz was terminated Tuesday resulting from the May 30 incident. The spokesperson said the incident happened after Sinkiewicz responded to a call for assistance from Philadelphia police.
The decision to terminate him was made Tuesday. The investigation is ongoing.
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