SA Police officers 'did not act appropriately' in handling of DV survivor's case
South Australia Police has admitted that three officers did not "act appropriately" in how they handled the case of domestic violence victim Stella Magnisalis, who was assaulted multiple times by her then police detective husband.
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SA Police officers 'did not act appropriately' in handling of DV survivor's case By James WakelinTopic:PoliceFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:57amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:57amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 10:57amStella Magnisalis, who faced abuse from her ex-husband and police officer Matthew Alan Thomson, says the system failed to protect her. (ABC News: Che Chorley)In short:Former police detective Matthew Alan Thomson was jailed last year for multiple assaults on his ex-wife Stella Magnisalis over a five-year period.A police internal investigation found three officers "did not act appropriately" in their handling of the case, though "no systemic failures" had been identified.What's next?SA Police's new dedicated Domestic, Family, Sexual Violence Service will start operating in…
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