Victoria police officer faces four assault charges over Braybrook teen arrest
A Victoria Police officer has been charged with four counts of assault after a teenager was detained in Braybrook.
The officer is accused of striking the teen with a baton on several occasions and stepping on the youngster while they were on the ground. The incident stems from an October 2025 arrest in the Melbourne suburb. Legal proceedings will see the officer appear in Sunshine Magistrates' Court in October.
Why it matters
The case underscores public concern over police use of force and accountability.
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