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Excessive use of force and inadequate post-injury care in Counties Manukau Custody Unit

12 July 2022

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a Custody Officer used excessive force when restraining a detainee in Police cells, and officers did not provide the detainee with appropriate care while in custody overnight.

Public Report (PDF 381 KB) Media Statement 

 
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