Manila, Dec. 18 -- The chief of the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group's (PNP-HPG) Investigation Management Division on Thursday was ordered relieved for allegedly assaulting a patrolman over a parking dispute.

PNP-HPG chief Brig. Gen. Hansen Marantan said he issued the order as the PNP conducts a full investigation into the incident that happened at the HPG parking lot in Camp Crame, Quezon City around 8:30 p.m on Dec. 16.

Initial reports indicated that the police colonel allegedly kicked, pointed a firearm and hit the head and upper lip of the patrolman with the butt of a firearm. The incident was caught on video which eventually circulated online.

Injuries of the patrolman, who is assigned with the Intelligence Branch o...