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Use of force in Counties Manukau District Custody Unit

11 June 2019

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a custody officer used excessive force when he attempted to restrain a man in custody in April 2017. Police also failed to respond appropriately to an injury to the man caused by the use of force.

Public Report (PDF 591 KB) Media Statement


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