SocietyFootage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises conduct questions

Leaked body-worn camera footage appears to show a New South Wales police officer boasting that he punched a protester in the head while the person was down during a 9 February Sydney protest against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit. The footage has been referred to the police watchdog, which is investigating allegations of brutality. Charges against four protesters have been withdrawn.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-01 08:36Original