A MAN who claims his arm was broken in four places by a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) while being restrained is considering legal action.

Victor Roseman, of Blackhorse Lane, Waltham-stow, says he has approached a solicitor and may make a criminal complaint about his treatment.

The 23-year-old was riding his bicycle at speed in Walthamstow High Street at around 4pm on Friday, July 27.

He was spotted by a police officer who Mr Roseman claims raised his arm in an attempt to stop him.

Mr Roseman admits he was angry because he says he was nearly knocked off his bike and became involved in an argument with the officer, which soon escalated.

Up to 12 police officers were then called to the scene as the dispute intensified in front of a number of witnesses.

Mr Roseman said an officer handcuffed one arm but a PCSO hastily grabbed the other, striking and twisting it in order to secure it. He then fell to the ground writhing in pain.

He was then taken to Whipps Cross University Hospital, where the quadruple fracture was diagnosed.

Mr Roseman said: "The officer was resting on my arm and I asked him to get off, but I realised the pressure of him was actually keeping by arm straight and when he got off I realised my arm was completely broken and hanging loose.

"The doctor told me my injury had been caused by my arm being severely twisted and suffering a blunt impact."

A police spokeswoman confirmed a man became abusive after ignoring repeated requests from officers to dismount She said: "Police twice warned the male about his behaviour but he continued to be abusive in the presence of a large crowd, which included children.

"The man then became aggressive and a scuffle ensued.

"Police attempted to handcuff him due to his behaviour and he violently resisted.

"The man was then arrested for public disorder. During the incident the male sustained an injury to his left arm.

"On August 3 the man was issued with a fixed penalty notice for disorder.

"No formal complaint has been received but if it is it will be dealt with via our usual procedures."