An investigation is underway after a member of the public launched a complaint with Police that a uniformed officer cursed and threatened him with violence stemming from a parking incident.

Raymond Evans, 58, of Sandys, told The Royal Gazette he was "shocked and lost for words" after the incident.

He said that while he was washing cars inside the Supreme Court parking lot, at the Court and Front Street junction, he noticed a Police officer parking in a pay and display parking bay without paying.

After informing the uniformed officer, who was in his private car, that he had to pay to park, he claimed the officer swore at him and walked away.

"I said to the guy, 'what you say?'" Mr. Evans said and then, he claims, the officer turned around, approached him, and declared: "I'll f**k you up!".

"I was shocked," Mr. Evans added. "I thought he'd do something violent to me. I took it very seriously, it's not only an insult, it's a threat and you don't expect this behaviour from someone who is supposed to protect the Island.

"I think a Police officer should be looking for cooperation rather than looking for hostility. If I would have cursed him, I would be in court.

"I'm still lost for words. I have never known a Police officer to curse and threaten someone.''

Police spokesman Robin Simmons confirmed that the matter is being investigated by the Police Complaints Authority.

He stated: "The Bermuda Police Service is aware of the complaint against the officer in question.

"The matter is under investigation and the Police Complaints Authority has been made aware of this complaint."