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Use of force and Taser during arrest in Palmerston North justified

27 January 2021

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the use of force during an arrest in Palmerston North was justified in the circumstances, which we believe were out of the ordinary.

Public Report (PDF 412 KB) Media Statement


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