Video posted to Facebook shows the officer engaging the teen while trying to break up a brawl between two groups of people in Philadelphia's southwest side.
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At one point, witnesses can be heard screaming "no," as the officer appears to swing their fists in the teen's face.
A second officer jumps in with their night stick drawn to assist the first officer.
Local reports indicate Philadelphia police are aware of the video, and are investigating.
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