Footage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises questions about conduct
Summary
A leaked police body camera video shows a New South Wales officer admitting to punching a protester during a February demonstration in Sydney. Charges against some protesters have been dropped, and the incident is under investigation by an independent watchdog.Key Facts
- The video shows a male police officer bragging about punching a protester in the head after the protester was down.
- The protest occurred on 9 February at Sydney town hall against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit.
- At least four protesters had charges withdrawn related to the protest; three were set for a hearing in July 2027.
- The court ruled the public assembly restriction law, used to limit the protest, unconstitutional in April.
- The independent police watchdog, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc), is investigating police actions from the protest under Operation Makalu.
- NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson referred the leaked footage to the watchdog as evidence of police misconduct.
- Premier Chris Minns said police faced a difficult situation enforcing the assembly law during the protest.
- A petition calling for all charges against the protesters to be dropped has gathered almost 3,000 signatures.
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