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IBAC charges Ballarat police officer with assault of teenager

Anti-corruption watchdog charges Victorian detective with common assault after investigation into arrest incident.

newest coverage 6d agosummary written 5d ago3 pieces MastodonNewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • IBAC charged a Ballarat police officer with common assault against a teenager following investigation into an October 2025 arrest.
  • The officer allegedly punched and kicked the handcuffed, compliant teenager multiple times after arrest.
  • The officer is scheduled to appear in Ballarat Magistrates' Court next month.

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) Anti-corruption watchdogBallarat police officer Detective senior constableTeenager Alleged victim

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  1. upcoming

    Police officer scheduled to appear in Ballarat Magistrates' Court — The charged officer is expected to appear before Ballarat Magistrates' Court next month to face the common assault charge.

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    “the detective senior constable unlawfully punched and kicked the teenager multiple times, following their arrest, while they were handcuffed and compliant…”
    — IBAC
    1. 2 outlets Anti-corruption watchdog charges police officer with assault of child

      first by ABC Australia, 6d ago · also Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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  3. background

    Ballarat police officer arrests teenager and allegedly uses excessive force — During an arrest in Ballarat, a detective senior constable allegedly unlawfully punched and kicked a teenager multiple times after the arrest, while the teenager was handcuffed and compliant.