Two NSW police officers charged with assaulting 92-year-old man in Sydney
Elderly man taken to hospital with a broken elbow and bruising after alleged assault in Picton, police say
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Two New South Wales police officers have been charged with assaulting a 92-year-old man who was later admitted to hospital with a fractured elbow and significant bruising to his head and arms.
The alleged assault occurred at a home in Picton, in Sydney's south-west, in January after police were called to a domestic violence incident by the elderly man's wife, who had made two calls to triple zero and likely" had dementia.
In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women's Aid. In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org
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