HEMPSTEAD, TX - Residents in the greater Houston area are voicing concerns over a video of an arrest that some say appeared to show a greater use of force than necessary.

Hempstead arrest sparks concern

According to the Prairie View NAACP chapter, the incident occurred on Sunday around 12:20 a.m.

FOX 26 confirmed it happened outside the 440 Sports Grill in Hempstead.

PV NAACP put out a statement and a video on their Instagram that shows Hempstead police using force against a woman, who can be heard in the video yelling, "I can't breathe."

The other side:

Hempstead PD responds to claims

The Hempstead chief of police sat down for an interview with FOX 26 to discuss what happened.

What they're saying:

David Hartley said he is looking into the matter and it taking it very seriously.

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