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Use of Force - Tasman District

25 November 2020

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation following a report that an officer pushed and held an intoxicated person by the neck, during an altercation at a hospital. Police spoke with the officers involved and made inquiries at the hospital but found no other evidence to support the allegation.

The Authority agreed with the Police outcome.

IPCA: 20-3915

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