The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into an allegation that a person was assaulted by an Authorised Officer (AO) while detained at Manukau Court Custody Unit.
It was alleged that, following a brief verbal altercation, the AO pushed and then punched the detainee from behind, causing facial injuries.
Police investigated and determined that the detainee's account was not supported by CCTV footage or witness accounts. It appeared likely that the facial injuries sustained by the detainee were caused by the detainee's face coming into contact with an AO's stab resistant vest and appointments as he was being controlled and restrained. No further action was deemed necessary.
The Authority agrees with the outcome of the Police investigation.
IPCA: 24-23814