Suing for Police Misconduct: Ryan*, our client, turned to the police for help after a serious threat from his neighbour. Instead, he experienced assault, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution at the hands of officers.
With our help at O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, we advocated for him. Ryan fought back and achieved justice. We are the leading firm in Sydney for suing for police misconduct.
Case Summary: Suing for police misconduct
In 2021*, Ryan went to a Sydney Police Station to report a knife threat. Officers dismissed his report and demanded he leave.
Outside, police followed him, assaulted him, and violently arrested him. Later, they strip-searched him in humiliating conditions and fabricated charges against him. After years of perseverance, Ryan cleared his name and took legal action for the trauma caused by police misconduct.
Detailed Overview
Ryan visited the police station in good faith, reporting a life-threatening incident. Officers claimed his concerns weren’t valid and told him to leave. As he complied, multiple officers followed him outside. Without justification, they arrested him using excessive force. One officer grabbed Ryan by the neck, while others restrained him and forced him onto the pavement.
The ordeal didn’t stop there. Inside the station, officers dragged Ryan into a holding cell. Then, officers conducted a strip search in full view of other officers, violating his dignity and privacy. Despite Ryan’s compliance, one officer continued to hit him.
Police later charged Ryan with several offences, including resisting and intimidating officers. The court ultimately dismissed the key charges after finding no evidence to support them. Ryan’s legal team then launched a civil claim for assault, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution.
Civil lawyers: Suing for police misconduct
With O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors on his side, Ryan successfully held the police accountable. His case shed light on systemic issues of excessive force and misconduct. The resolution brought Ryan much-needed validation and a sense of justice.
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