Police BREAK ankle of suspect

In the process of conducting an arrest, a police officer stomped on a suspect's ankle so hard it caused the ankle to shatter, requiring major surgery. The question today is whether this comprises excessive force, and if so, whether the police can be held responsible for the damage. Let's discuss!
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