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Police Officer Charged in Teen Assault Case | Melbourne News
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A Victoria police officer is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting and falsely imprisoning a 17-year-old teen during a playground incident — now under Operation Yew. The teen, now 19, is suing for damages, claiming he was pepper-sprayed, handcuffed, and held in a headlock despite never being charged with anything beyond a dropped cannabis possession case. His trauma includes panic attacks and depression, while his lawyers argue the detention and search were unlawful. This follows another recent arrest where an officer faced aggravated assault charges — highlighting a troubling pattern of misconduct allegations against Victoria’s police force.
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