NSW Police Face Criticism Over 'Extreme' Arrest of Herzog Protester
NSW Police sent eight tactical officers at 5am to arrest a 42-year-old protester involved in a February rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, smashing open their door. Lawyers have condemned the tactics as heavy-handed and extreme. The person is the 26th individual charged following the protest, which led to violent clashes with police.
The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protestersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLawyers have raised concerns that New South Wales police used heavy-handed tactics when arresting an anti-Isaac Herzog protester this week, after eight tactical officers were sent to their home at 5am and “smashed the door open”.The 42-year-old was the 26th person to be charged after the protest at Sydney town hall in February against the visiting Israeli president. The police response on the night of the protest is being investigated amid allegations of police brutality. Continue reading...