According to witnesses, al-Zaidi was "severely beaten" by security officers after he had been dragged out of the room following the shoe-throwing incident.[15] As the man's screaming could be heard outside, Bush said "That's what people do in a free society, draw attention to themselves."[2] A "large blood trail" could be seen on the carpet where al-Zaidi had been dragged by security agents.[21][55] Dawa-owned Afaq TV reported that security forces kicked al-Zaidi and beat him.[2] His family reports that it has received many threatening phone calls.[56] The United States Secret Service and the Iraqi Police took custody of al-Zaidi.[57] Al-Zaidi was tested for alcohol and drugs, and his shoes were confiscated as evidence.[17] Al-Zaidi was interrogated by Iraqi and U.S. agents to ascertain whether anyone paid him to throw his shoes at Bush.[58] In an interview with BBC News, al-Zaidi's brother, Durgham al-Zaidi, reported that Muntadhar al-Zaidi suffered a broken hand, broken ribs, internal bleeding, and an eye injury.[59] Durgham al-Zaidi told Al Jazeera that his brother was tortured.[60] Al-Baghdadia TV said that al-Zaidi was "seriously injured" during his detention.[60] Al Sharqiya also points to signs of injury on his thighs and an immobile right arm.