Danny Lim arrest: NSW premier expects ‘strongest action’ if probe uncovers police wrongdoing

NSW watchdog will oversee internal police investigation, saying it can take it over if it has any concerns, as Sydney activist released from hospital

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New South Wales police is under pressure to conduct a thorough investigation into the discontinued" arrest of Danny Lim that left the elderly protester bloodied, with Dominic Perrottet expecting the strongest action" to be taken if any wrongdoing is uncovered.

Police officers from another command are investigating the matter, which occurred in Sydney's CBD on Tuesday. The investigation will be overseen by the state's independent law enforcement conduct body.

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