Hannah Thomas: NSW admits to police ‘battery and false imprisonment’ of pro-Palestine protester
State admits former Greens candidate entitled to damages and agrees to pay medical costs, but denies malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public office Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The state of New South Wales has admitted that a police officer punched Hannah Thomas in the eye while holding a torch at a pro-Palestine protest – and it’s offered to pay her medical costs. Court documents seen by Guardian Aust
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Hannah Thomas continues to suffer serious and ongoing health issues after being punched by a NSW police officer in June 2025. Photograph: Remi Chauvin/The GuardianView image in fullscreenHannah Thomas continues to suffer serious and ongoing health issues after being punched by a NSW police officer in June 2025. Photograph: Remi Chauvin/The GuardianAustralian police and policingNSW admits to police ‘battery and false imprisonment’ of pro-Palestine protester Hannah ThomasState admits former Greens candidate entitled to damages and agrees to pay medical costs, but denies malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public office Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jordyn BeazleyWed 10 Jun 2026 03.11 EDTFirst published…
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