Family 'gutted' as sentences cut for police officers who assaulted woman - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The WA police officer faces a stand-down

Two Western Australia police officers are on stand-down after allegations that are deemed unthinkable. The SMH reported calls for the WA cop to stand down. A bodycam clip shows an officer with a patch that says Fold c***s. The Courier Mail reported the image.

In separate court proceedings, sentences were reduced for officers convicted of assaulting a woman. ABC News said family members were heartbroken. The decision prompted anger from the victim's family. ACT Policing ran a three-day retail-crime operation. Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby.

“The decision prompted anger from the victim's family,” — Nadia Ashcombe, senior market analyst at Greycroft Ham Media, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 11 — Two Western Australia police officers are on stand-down after allegations that are deemed unthinkable....

Nov 13 — Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby....

Reader Poll: Will this story shape the week ahead? — 58% of Atapack readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Greycroft Ham Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greycroft Ham Media desk and last updated 09:21 UTC.

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