Former police officer loses appeal over assaulting teenagers during arrest
A former NSW police officer has failed in an attempt to overturn a conviction for using unreasonable force in the arrest of two teenage boys.
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Former police officer loses appeal over conviction for assaulting teens during arrest in Batemans BayIBy Isla EvansABC South East NSWTopic:Police1h ago1 hours agoWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:36amBrett Lindsay pictured outside of Batemans Bay Local Court in September 2025. (ABC South East NSW: Floss Adams)In short:A former Senior Constable has lost his appeal against assault charges relating to a 2023 arrest in Batemans Bay. Brett Lindsay was found to have used unreasonable force when he forced two teenagers to the ground, and punched one in the collarbone.
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