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SocietyVictorian police detective charged over alleged assault of handcuffed teenager

Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC, has charged a detective senior constable with common assault, alleging the officer repeatedly punched and kicked a handcuffed, compliant teenager after an arrest in Ballarat in October 2025. The officer is due in Ballarat magistrates’ court on 26 October.

Victoria Policepolice misconductIBAC

TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:28Original

Victorian police detective charged over alleged assault of handcuffed teenager
Victorian police detective charged over alleged assault of handcuffed teenagerSociety