GUELPH, Ont. -- A Guelph, Ont., police officer is facing an assault charge arising from an incident on Sept. 19.

Police say it's alleged the officer assaulted a person while taking them into custody.

They say as a result of an investigation by an external police service, Const. Corey McArthur was arrested on Friday and charged with assault causing bodily harm.

Officials say McArthur, a 15-year veteran of the Guelph police, has been assigned to administrative duties and is to appear in court on Feb. 10.