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Former Police Officer Loses Appeal over Assaulting Teenagers During Arrest

Judge Gallagher upheld Brett David Lindsay’s conviction after rejecting claims of legal error, mental impairment and an excessive sentence.

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A former NSW police officer has failed in an attempt to overturn a conviction for using unreasonable force in the arrest of two teenage boys.

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Judge rejects mental health defence as ex-cop loses appeal for assaulting teenagers

Brett Lindsay, a former South Coast police officer, lost his appeal to overturn his conviction for assaulting two teenagers. Discover why the judge cited his "absence of remorse".

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Former police officer loses appeal over assaulting teenagers during arrest

A former NSW police officer has failed in an attempt to overturn a conviction for using unreasonable force in the arrest of two teenage boys.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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