Video shows Maryland police using Taser, batons and pepper spray to detain a man ‘high on PCP’ at McDonalds restaurant

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Video has emerged showing Maryland Police using a Taser, batons and pepper spray in an attempt to detain a shirtless man, described by authorities as ‘high on PCP’, at a McDonald’s restaurant in Prince George’s County.

Watch the arrest below. Warning: Graphic video – viewer discretion is advised.

Authorities have named the man as Marcus Moycherielli, a 40-year-old from Northwest Washington. He has been charged with two counts of assault, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Police Chief David Morris has said Mr Moycherielli’s behaviour was “consistent with an individual who was under the influence of PCP”.

“The Taser was ineffective because the individual was high on PCP and oblivious to pain”.

The incident was posted to YouTube last week; and it has already been viewed over one million times.