Key Takeaways
- Detective senior constable faces common assault charge.
- Incident occurred during arrest in Ballarat in October 2025.
- Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (Ibac) initiated charges.
Detective senior constable of the Victorian police force has been charged with common assault after allegedly punching and kicking a handcuffed teenager during an arrest in Ballarat last year.
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (Ibac) announced the charges on Friday, stating that the incident took place on October 2025.
According to Ibac, the officer allegedly assaulted the teenager multiple times while the youth was handcuffed and compliant during the arrest.
The teenager involved in the incident has not been named, but the charges against the police officer are clear and serious.
The officer is due to face court in Ballarat next month, where the charges will be heard.
Ibac, known for its role in investigating corruption and misconduct within the Victorian public sector, has taken the unusual step of charging a police officer with assault.
The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by law enforcement officers, particularly when dealing with compliant suspects.
Victorian residents and human rights advocates have called for a thorough investigation into the incident and the broader use of force by police.
