Acting District Commander Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan:

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found that police were justified in their use of force during the arrest of an 18-year-old man in Manawatu, 2022.

The Authority also concluded that the subsequent custody search of the man was not adequate.

Police acknowledge and accept this finding.

As a result, Manawatu Police have reviewed our practice in relation to pre-custody searches and have taken learnings from this incident.

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