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Authorities in Western Australia are currently investigating an incident involving an off-duty police officer who reportedly restrained a 13-year-old girl on a train in Perth.
As part of the investigation, police are reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the train. This step is described by WA Police as a standard procedure in such cases.
While the Public Transport Authority has not yet released its CCTV footage, a video recorded by the girl’s friend has surfaced on social media, shedding light on the incident.
This smartphone video captures the off-duty officer restraining the young girl on the ground before moving her to a seat. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Sunday on the Yanchep Line.
In the background of the video, the girl’s friends can be heard expressing concern, shouting phrases such as “her head, her head,” as the officer appears to pin the girl down at one stage.
Police today said the 13-year-old had allegedly assaulted the officer by punching him in the face after he intervened in a verbal altercation between two groups.
While no formal complaint has been made by those involved, police are investigating the officer’s conduct.
However, he is still on operational duties during the investigation.
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