BGC guards under probe for manhandling Brits in viral video

MANILA, Philippines — At least seven marshals of the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City are being investigated after they were caught on video apparently manhandling, handcuffing and beating up two British men.

The video, uploaded by YouTube user ghelo bytes, was taken around 5:27 p.m. on Saturday at the corner of 5th and 30th avenues. It went viral with over 148,000 views as of press time.

The marshals' mandhandling of the two British men drew criticism from netizens, who accused the guards of illegally arresting the foreigners, with some saying they acted like cops when they did not have the right to do so.

The BGC management said in a statement on Monday that a "full investigation" has been conducted against the involved marshals.

"We have reviewed the video and it indicated that certain members of our security personnel resorted to inappropriate behavior and we are conducting a full investigation of this incident," the BGC management said.

The development firm said that before the foreigners' "apprehension" was caught on camera, they "hit and hurt" a lady marshal for reproaching them over skateboarding along the road.

A male marshal who responded to the scene to back up the female guard was allegedly punched by one of the British men, identified in television reports as Sam Reynolds and Christopher Edwards.

BGC said formal charges have been filed against Reynolds and Edwards.