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Police use of dangerous manoeuvre results in the death of Mr Peter Boy Tuhi

13 April 2023

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that an officer used a dangerous technique to take Mr Tuhi to the ground during his arrest in Levin on 21 December 2021. Mr Tuhi, 67 years old, suffered serious injuries to his head and neck, and died the following day.

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