Acquitted of police officer who hit man with baton

Acquitted of police officer who hit man with baton

The officer wanted to arrest one of the men. The man then hit the officer on the back of the head, after which the officer lashed out three times with his baton. Camera images do not show whether the blows were successful, but the court concludes that a blow hit the victim on the head, as can be seen from the injuries.

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