Tomorrow (25 May), the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) will examine the use of force by NSW Police, along with systemic issues related to the arrest and detention of children.
Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) will be attending the hearing as part of Operation Mantus. RLC represents [YPM1], a 14-year-old boy who sustained a serious and horrific injury while being arrested by NSW Police.
The LECC is investigating allegations that excessive force was used by a member, or members, of the New South Wales Police Force at a location in Northern New South Wales in September 2022 during the apprehension and arrest of YPM1, together with other issues arising from the detention of that young person in custody following his arrest.
Systemic issues within the NSW Police Force have been highlighted by this incident, and they will form part of the LECC’s investigation including the use of force by police.
Access the full media release below.
