Ottawa police constable Omair Khan has been demoted for 16 months after pleading guilty to three counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act and assault in criminal court. The charges stem from an incident on November 6, 2022, where Khan assaulted a handcuffed 13-year-old boy at CHEO after apprehending him under the Mental Health Act. Khan failed to report his use of force, and the incident was brought to light by CHEO security staff.
Ottawa police officer demoted 16 months for assaulting boy at CHEO in 2022
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Ottawa police constable Omair Khan has been demoted for 16 months after pleading guilty to three counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act and assault in criminal court. The charges stem from an incident on November 6, 2022, where Khan assaulted a handcuffed 13-year-old boy at CHEO after apprehending him under the Mental Health Act. Khan failed to report his use of force, and the incident was brought to light by CHEO security staff.
- 1 October 2016: Const. Omair Khan was hired by the Ottawa Police Service.
- 2 November 6, 2022: Const. Khan assaulted a 13-year-old boy at CHEO.
- 3 December 4, 2022: CHEO security staff notified police of the physical interaction.
- 4 Undated: Const. Khan pleaded guilty to assault in criminal court and was sentenced to a conditional discharge and 100 hours of community service.
- 5 July 11, 2025: Const. Khan was demoted for 16 months under the Police Services Act.
- Constable Omair Khan was demoted for 16 months and received a criminal conviction for assault.
- The incident damaged the reputation of the Ottawa Police Service.
- The 13-year-old boy did not suffer any physical injuries.
What: An Ottawa police constable, Omair Khan, was demoted for 16 months after pleading guilty to assaulting a handcuffed 13-year-old boy at CHEO in 2022 and to discreditable conduct.
When: The demotion was announced on July 11, 2025; the assault occurred on November 6, 2022; CHEO security notified police on December 4, 2022; Khan was hired in October 2016.
Where: CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Why: Constable Khan assaulted a belligerent teenager who had been apprehended under the Mental Health Act. He then failed to submit a report detailing his use of force, which damaged the reputation of the Ottawa Police Service.
How: Constable Khan grabbed the boy by the jaw, took him to the ground, and placed his knee/foot on his back. He pleaded guilty to assault in criminal court (receiving a conditional discharge and 100 hours community service) and to discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act, resulting in his demotion.