Victorian police officer charged after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teenager during arrest
Summary
A Victorian detective has been charged with assault for allegedly punching and kicking a handcuffed teenager last year. This is part of a recent rise in charges against police officers in Victoria for assault during arrests.Key Facts
- The detective senior constable is charged with common assault related to an October 2025 arrest in Ballarat.
- The teenager was under 18 years old and was handcuffed and compliant during the incident.
- The officer will appear in Ballarat magistrates court on 26 October.
- This is the fourth assault charge against Victorian police officers in the past five weeks.
- In 2025, only one police officer was charged with assault before the new focused police complaints team started working.
- IBAC’s team investigates serious police misconduct, especially involving vulnerable groups like children and people from diverse backgrounds.
- Earlier charges include a senior constable accused of striking a teenager with a baton and standing on them, and two officers charged for using a Taser and knee on a man’s head.
- IBAC says their increased investigations aim to address police misconduct more effectively, especially involving vulnerable communities.
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