Seattle police officer Garth Haynes has been charged with fourth-degree assault, in connection with an off-duty incident outside Ballard's BalMar Bar and Lounge in December of last year.

A bystander capture Officer Haynes on camera as he kicked a handcuffed man following a fight outside the bar.

Haynes had initially been the victim of a physical attack when three men threw Haynes to the ground after an argument that evening. But after police arrived to the scene and detained the suspects, Haynes kicked the suspect who was handcuffed and laying on the ground.

Charged with a gross misdemeanor, Haynes faces a maximum penalty of a year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Haynes is scheduled to be arraigned in Seattle Municipal Court on July 22.