Auckland police admitted unjustified arrests of two men in May 2022, one officer charged with common assault and agreed to pay reparations.
Auckland police acknowledged findings from the Independent Police Conduct Authority regarding the May 2022 arrest of two men for disorderly behavior. Following a complaint, an officer was charged with common assault for pushing an intoxicated man. The officer pleaded guilty, received no conviction, and agreed to pay reparations. Both men’s formal warnings were removed, and police admitted the arrests were unjustified, emphasizing the need for higher conduct standards.
September 11, 2024
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