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Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest

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Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest
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Two Victoria police officers charged with assault are expected to appear at the Ringwood magistrates court next month. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAPView image in fullscreenTwo Victoria police officers charged with assault are expected to appear at the Ringwood magistrates court next month.

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Two Victoria police officers charged with assault are expected to appear at the Ringwood magistrates court next month. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAPView image in fullscreenTwo Victoria police officers charged with assault are expected to appear at the Ringwood magistrates court next month. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAPVictoriaIbac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrestVictorian corruption watchdog alleges weapon was used to hit man’s head, with another officer accused of kneeing him in same incident last yearNino Bucci Justice and courts reporterWed 12 Aug 2026 22.40 EDTLast modified on Wed 12 Aug 2026 23.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo Victorian police officers have been charged with assault after allegedly using a…

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