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Canberra magistrate accuses ACT police officers of using unlawful force while arresting man for suspected drink driving

A Canberra magistrate launches a scathing attack on two police officers he said used unlawful force in the arrest of a man they had stopped for suspected drink driving in December 2020.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

'Cruel and degrading': Magistrate slams 'outrageous' actions of police

He says ACT Policing officers breached a suspected drink-driver's human rights when they unlawfully assaulted him and left him face down in a gutter with his hands cuffed.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2022

Alleged Old Parliament House fire 'ringleader' queries 'origin of power'

Bruce Shillingsworth jnr has been committed to the ACT Supreme Court to stand trial on charges connected with last year's damaging blaze.

The Canberra Times · Jul 26, 2022

Former Raiders player Curtis Scott cleared of assault charge over punch at Canberra nightclub

Former Raiders player Curtis Scott beats a charge of assault, after he was caught on CCTV punching a man at the former Canberra nightclub Kokomo's.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Recently released prisoner allegedly drove at police on three wheels

Kevin Clarke, who only spent about a month as a free man, allegedly reached speeds of up to 160km/h during a "stupid" high-speed pursuit.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2022

Teen 'quite upset' after arrest in child abuse material raid

Police have seized eight devices, which are suspected to contain child abuse material, during a search of the 19-year-old's Belconnen home.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2022

Alleged attacker seen 'cheering' after man's jaw broken at Summernats

The 27-year-old spent more than two weeks in custody before being granted bail on Thursday.

The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2022

Man who allegedly punched another man at Summernats granted bail in Canberra court

A 28-year-old man who was extradited from NSW to the ACT after allegedly punching a man at the Summernats car festival is granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Canberra man Hayden Todkill who allegedly stabbed another man at Kingston Foreshore granted bail

Hayden Todkill has been in prison since last month, accused of stabbing a man multiple times in the abdomen and chest outside Canberra pub The Dock.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Alleged victim seen 'attacking' man accused of murder attempt: magistrate

There is an "obvious" issue of potential self-defence, a magistrate said on Thursday as he released a man accused of attempted murder on bail.

The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2022