Victorian police officer charged after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teenager during arrest
A Victorian police officer has been charged with common assault following an incident in 2025 where he allegedly punched and kicked a handcuffed teenager. This is part of a recent trend of increased assault charges against police officers by the state's corruption watchdog.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing concerns regarding police accountability and the use of force against vulnerable populations, particularly minors.
A Victorian police officer has been charged with common assault in relation to an October 2025 incident. Photograph: Aaron Bunch/AAP A Victorian police officer has been charged with common assault in relation to an October 2025 incident. Photograph: Aaron Bunch/AAP Victoria Victorian police officer charged after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teenager during arrest Detective senior constable is due to face court in Ballarat next month on common assault charge
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A Victorian detective allegedly punched and kicked a teenager multiple times while they were handcuffed and compliant during an arrest last year, the state’s corruption watchdog says.
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (Ibac) said on Friday that it had charged the detective senior constable with common assault in relation to the October 2025 incident in Ballarat.
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