Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley and Penry Buckley

Sydney protesters want to sue police over alleged brutality at the anti-Herzog rally, but it will be a struggle

NSW police detain a protester during a rally in Sydney on Monday against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia.
NSW police detain a protester during a rally in Sydney on Monday against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia. Photograph: Izhar Khan/Getty Images

A 69-year-old woman who had four vertebrae broken after a police officer allegedly pushed her down “violently” at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog is planning to sue the state of New South Wales for personal injury, her lawyer says.

Lawyer Peter O’Brien says Jann Alhafny – who remains in hospital – is one of at least seven protesters from Monday’s demonstration against the Israeli president who have sought advice over alleged police brutality.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.