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A Sydney man is hospitalized after police used pepper spray during a January 4 arrest over a domestic violence allegation.
A 52-year-old man is in critical condition after being sprayed with pepper spray by NSW Police during an arrest in Sydney’s inner west on January 4, 2026, following an alleged domestic violence incident.
The man, not charged, suffered a medical emergency post-arrest and was hospitalized at Westmead Hospital.
Police say the OC spray was used to prevent a breach of the peace under guidelines permitting its use to protect life or manage violent resistance.
A critical incident investigation is underway, independently reviewed by NSW Police’s Professional Standards Command and overseen by the law enforcement watchdog.
The incident adds to ongoing scrutiny over police use of pepper spray, following similar controversies in 2024 and November, including its alleged use on a 13-year-old at a Palestine rally and protesters at a naval expo.
In December, Victoria’s Supreme Court ruled police use of the spray on a climate protester was unlawful battery, awarding $54,000 in damages.
Un hombre de Sydney es hospitalizado después de que la policía usara gas pimienta durante un arresto del 4 de enero por una acusación de violencia doméstica.