A Victorian detective senior constable is set to appear in court next month after being charged with common assault following allegations that they struck a handcuffed and compliant teenager multiple times during an arrest last year. The case stems from an investigation by the state’s corruption watchdog, which confirmed the charges after reviewing the incident in Ballarat. Authorities claim the officer’s actions violated professional conduct standards, raising serious concerns about police conduct and accountability. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of law enforcement practices in the region.
Detective senior constable is due to face court in Ballarat next month on common assault chargeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 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. Continue reading...
