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Police officers accused of alleged assault of mentally ill prisoner

ABC Australia · May 6, 2026, 5:57 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Two Queensland police officers are contesting the charges that relate to a 2024 incident at a regional watch house, arguing that investigators added things to the alleged victim's statement that he never said.

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