NZ police accept IPCA findings into unlawful use of force

Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) which found two officers unlawfully applied force to a man during his arrest.

On 26 October 2016, Police responded to a 111 call regarding a stolen car in the Bombay, south Auckland area.

Police staff located the vehicle with the assistance of the Eagle Helicopter. A short pursuit ensued where the driver rammed pursuing vehicles twice before finally stopping on a private farm.

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