Colorado police break arm of woman with dementia during arrest, video shows

Arrest of Karen Garner, 73, that caused a fracture in her arm, a sprained wrist and a dislocated shoulder prompts investigation into officers involved

A video showing US police violently arresting and breaking the arm of a 73-year-old woman suffering from dementia in Colorado has led to a criminal investigation into the officers involved.

Police arrested Karen Garner on 26 June 2020, for allegedly stealing just $13.88 worth of merchandise from a Walmart store in the city of Loveland.