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A young Australian rapper has been thrown to the ground and arrested by a policeman who pressed his knee into his back and head.
Blake James Turnell, known by his stage name ChillinIT, was confronted at a shopping centre in Sydney because he was not wearing a mask.
The 28-year-old allegedly swore, though it was unclear whether it was at police or just in their vicinity, and was asked to provide his details.
Turnell said he didn't have ID on him, and gave his name as David Johnson with a birthdate of February 1, 1997 - neither of which are correct.
The officer then accused him of providing false details and said he was under arrest, taking out a pair of handcuffs to restrain him.
The rapper's mother, who filmed the whole encounter that he later posted on Instagram, expressed her outrage to the policeman.
Turnell mocked the officer as he was handcuffed, telling him to make the restraints 'nice and tight' as he continued filming with his other hand.
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