Family 'gutted' as sentences cut for police officers who assaulted woman - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

WA officers face stand-down

Two Western Australia police officers are facing a stand-down after allegations that are considered unthinkable. The SMH reported demands for the WA cop to be put on stand-down. A bodycam clip shows an officer displaying a patch that says Fold c***s. The Courier Mail reported the image.

In separate court proceedings, sentences were reduced for officers convicted of assaulting a woman. ABC News said family members were devastated. The decision prompted anger from the victim's relatives. ACT Policing ran a three-day retail-crime operation. Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby.

“ACT Policing ran a three-day retail-crime operation,” — Elena Iversen, economic affairs editor at Ellcroft Gate Recruitment, explained.

Timeline

Nov 8 — Two Western Australia police officers are facing a stand-down after allegations that are considered unthinkabl...

Nov 9 — Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Ellcroft Gate Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellcroft Gate Recruitment desk and last updated 08:29 UTC.

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