A YouTube video of police in Long Beach, California beating a suspect on the street has gone viral and is stirring outrage from viewers.<br /><br />The video, nearly five minutes long, shows four police officers beating 46-year-old Porfirio Santos-Lopez using batons and tasers, while the suspect was half-naked on his back. Footage of the beating was caught by a witness on her cell phone and clearly demonstrates police use of excessive force.<br /><br />Nevertheless, the Long Beach Police Department has defended the actions of its officers, saying that the video does not tell the whole story.<br /><br />"That individual seemed to be irrational. He was combative," Sargant Aaron Eaton told local media, adding that police tried to get Santos-Lopez to roll onto his stomach, but initially refused. "In the video that is on YouTube, he can be seen kicking at the officers."<br /><br />The police rationale for using force was not accepted by the victim's family, who have told the media that they intend to sue the police department.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />TomoNews is your daily source for top animated news. We've combined animation and video footage with a snarky personality to bring you the biggest and best stories from around the world. <br /><br />For news that's fun and never boring, visit our channel:<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Subscribe to stay updated on all the top stories:<br />http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Stay connected with us here:<br />Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Twitter @tomonewsus http://www.twitter.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Google+ http://gplus.to/TomoNewsUS
