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Dog bite following Police pursuit in Paeroa

1 November 2018


The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the deployment of a Police dog to apprehend a female passenger was an excessive use of force. The female received substantial injuries to her right arm and was hospitalised for three days.

Public Report (PDF 564 KB) Media Statement
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