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The New South Wales police oversight body is set to look into the conduct of officers during Monday’s protest at Sydney Town Hall, following a substantial influx of complaints.
The demonstration became tense amid several allegations of police misconduct directed at the protesters. Despite the backlash, NSW Premier Chris Minns defended the police response as “proportionate.”
A particular incident that drew widespread criticism involved a video showing officers directing a group of Muslim men to move while they were in prayer. Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon clarified that the directive was not aimed at any specific religion and expressed regret for any offense caused by the interruption of the religious observance.
The forthcoming investigation will scrutinize both the legality and appropriateness of the actions taken by the NSW Police and the individual officers involved.
The investigation will examine the lawfulness and appropriateness of the actions of NSW Police and individual officers.
The LECC is the independent and specialist oversight body for the NSW Police Force.
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