WA police chief says cop who punched man during New Year’s Eve arrest did not use excessive force
by Australian Associated Press from on (#6HHBA)
Commissioner Col Blanch says alleged offender appeared to be resisting arrest during incident at Perth pub
Western Australia's top cop has backed a police officer filmed punching a man who was pinned to the ground outside a Perth pub during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Video of the incident shows the officer repeatedly punching the 25-year-old man in the body as two other officers held him down during an arrest just after midnight on Sunday.
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