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flag New Zealand officer cleared of assault but deemed to have used excessive force during arrest.

flag In Whitianga, New Zealand, an officer was found to have used unjustified force during an arrest in March 2023. flag The suspect smashed the patrol car's windscreen with a skateboard, leading the officer to ram the car into the man and punch him seven times. flag The Independent Police Conduct Authority ruled the force used was excessive, though the officer was acquitted of assault charges. flag The employment investigation into the officer remains ongoing.

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