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The actions of two Vancouver police officers accused of excessive force during a 2016 domestic dispute call will now be the subject of a public hearing.

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) announced Thursday the hearing was requested by Vladamir Tchaikoun, who alleges he was severely beaten by the officers when they forced themselves into his home on March 13, 2016.

At the time, Tchaikoun said police knocked on his door at 7:30 p.m. and asked for his wife. When he hesitated they forced their way in. The confrontation escalated to involve his wife and son.

Tchaikoun, an engineer who came to Canada from Ukraine in 1998, was severely injured, which police acknowledged.

Police said they were called because of a possible domestic assault, giving them a legal obligation to enter the home and ensure everyone is OK.

Tchaikoun, his wife and son were all arrested and charged with assaulting a peace officer. Tchaikoun hired a lawyer to combat the charges.

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