Former police officer loses appeal over assaulting teenagers during arrest
A former police officer, Brett Lindsay, has lost his appeal against a conviction for assaulting two teenagers during an arrest in Batemans Bay. The court found that Lindsay used excessive force when he forced the boys to the ground and punched one of them. He has been sentenced to a two-year community correction order and is no longer employed as a police officer.
- ▪Brett Lindsay was convicted of three assault charges in August 2025.
- ▪The incident occurred during an arrest of two teenagers on November 1, 2023.
- ▪Judge Lara Gallagher ruled that the use of force was unnecessary and excessive.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:36:39 +0000 |
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Former police officer loses appeal over conviction for assaulting teens during arrest in Batemans BayIBy Isla EvansABC South East NSWTopic:PoliceWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:36pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:36pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:36pmBrett 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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