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Police use of force during arrest in Gisborne

31 January 2019


The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the force used against a man who was arrested in Gisborne on 2 January 2018 was lawful but poorly executed. The Authority investigated the incident after the man complained to Police, having sustained a fractured nose and eye socket.

Public Report (PDF 493 KB) Media Statement


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