VIDEO: Texas policeman suspended after 'pinning black teenage girl to the ground'

A white Texas police officer has been suspended after an online video which claims to show him pinning a black teenage girl to the ground.

The 14-year-old had been attending a pool party on Saturday and was only wearing a bikini when she was restrained.

Police had been called amid reports of a disturbance at a community swimming pool in the McKinney neighbourhood.

The officer at the centre of the controversy is also accused of pointing his gun at a crowd of teenagers.

A police statement said: "First responding officers encountered a large crowd that refused to comply with police commands. Nine additional units responded to the scene. Officers were eventually able to gain control of the situation.

"McKinney Police later learned of a video that was taken at the scene by an unknown party. This video has raised concerns that are being investigated by the McKinney Police Department. At this time, one of the responding officers has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of this investigation."

The use of force by white US police officers in black communities has received international attention since several recent deaths.