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Decision to use force on a man in central North Island justified

7 December 2021 


The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a Police officer was justified in using force to defend himself when he was accosted as he arrested a man in central North Island.

Public Report (PDF 378 KB) Media Statement

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