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Use of force during arrest in Geraldine

5 December 2019


The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that two officers were justified in using pepper spray, Tasers and manual force to effect a man's arrest in Geraldine on 31 August 2018.

Public Report (PDF 487 KB) Media Statement

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