Former police officer loses appeal over assaulting teenagers during arrest
A former NSW police officer, Brett Lindsay, has lost his appeal against a conviction for assaulting two teenage boys during an arrest in Batemans Bay in 2023. The court found that Lindsay used excessive and unreasonable force, including forcibly pushing the teens to the ground and punching one in the collarbone. Judge Lara Gallagher upheld the original two-year community correction order, stating the force used was not reasonably necessary despite the lawful arrest.
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Former police officer loses appeal over conviction for assaulting teens during arrest in Batemans BayIBy Isla EvansABC South East NSWTopic:Police1h ago1 hours agoWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:36amBrett Lindsay pictured outside of Batemans Bay Local Court in September 2025. (ABC South East NSW: Floss Adams)In short:A former Senior Constable has lost his appeal against assault charges relating to a 2023 arrest in Batemans Bay. Brett Lindsay was found to have used unreasonable force when he forced two teenagers to the ground, and punched one in the collarbone.
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