Police are standing by two of their officers, after they arrested a man who was following them to a large fight in Wellington
Police are standing by two of their officers, after they arrested a man who was following them to a large fight in Wellington
3 March 2022
The Independent Police Conduct Authority says the arrest for obstruction, in February last year, was unjustified and so was the force used, which gave the man a head injury.
Police acknowledge the findings but say they've sought legal advice and found the arrest and use of force was lawful.
Acting Wellington District Commander, Tracey Thompson, is satisfied staff made the right decision because they had good cause to suspect an offence had occurred.
She says police staff are faced with challenging situations, which require them to act decisively.
© 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity