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Use of force in Counties Manukau Custody Unit not justified

16 March 2023

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police failed to investigate a complaint from a man that he had been assaulted while a detainee in the Counties Manukau Custody Unit. When the man returned to the Custody Unit two months later, he assaulted a custody officer, who subsequently used excessive force while the man was being restrained.

Public Report (PDF 370 KB) Media Statement

Use of force in Counties Manukau Custody Unit not justified

16 March 2023

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police failed to investigate a complaint from a man that he had been assaulted while a detainee in the Counties Manukau Custody Unit. When the man returned to the Custody Unit two months later, he assaulted a custody officer, who subsequently used excessive force while the man was being restrained.

Public Report (PDF 370 KB) Media Statement

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