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Two Victoria Police officers charged with assault over Melbourne arrest
Two Victoria Police officers have been charged with assault following the arrest of an Indigenous man in Melbourne's east last year.
Two Victoria Police officers have been charged with assault following an investigation into the arrest of an Indigenous man in Melbourne's eastern suburbs last year.
According to a wire report, the charges stem from an incident in 2025 where the officers allegedly used unlawful force. The two officers are accused of striking the man in the head during the arrest.
The allegations state that the Indigenous man was struck with a taser and with the knee of one of the officers during the physical encounter. Further specific details about the circumstances leading up to the arrest, including the exact date of the incident or the particular suburb in Melbourne's east where the confrontation occurred, have not yet been publicly disclosed by authorities.
The identities of the two police officers have not been released to the public. It remains unconfirmed which local police station or specialised command unit the officers were attached to at the time of the arrest. It is also unclear if body-worn camera footage of the incident was captured or if it was used in the investigation. Additionally, details regarding the severity of any injuries sustained by the man, or whether he required medical treatment or hospital care after the physical altercation, have not been made available.
The command of Victoria Police has not yet detailed the current duty status of the two accused officers, including whether they have been suspended or stood down from active duty while the criminal charges are processed.
The legal proceedings are expected to clarify the events surrounding the 2025 arrest, and observers will be watching for the scheduling of the officers' first court appearances.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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