‘Excessive Force’: Fury Erupts as Off-Duty Cop Pins 13-Year-Old Indigenous Girl to Train Floor in Shocking Video
- A police officer has been accused of using excessive force to arrest a 13-year-old indigenous girl on a busy train in Perth
- Footage of the incident, recorded by the teen’s friend, shows the off-duty policeman pinning the girl to the floor and pushing her onto a seat
- The girl is heard yelling and crying as she demands the officer stop using his knee to hold her against the wall
- The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning the heavy-handed actions of the officer
The video, which has been viewed thousands of times on social media, shows the off-duty policeman, dressed in plain clothes, intervening in an alleged altercation between the 13-year-old girl and a group of boys on the train.
The officer claims the girl punched him in the face moments earlier, but the footage shows him using his leg to push her against the wall of the train, sparking a heated exchange between the two.
The incident began when a group of boys allegedly tried to steal from the girl and her friends on the train, which was travelling from Joondalup to the main terminal in Perth.
The girl, who was with her friends, claims the boys were trying to rob them, and the off-duty officer intervened, allegedly using excessive force to subdue her.
The video shows the officer pinning the girl to the floor of the carriage, using his legs to restrain her. The girl is heard yelling and crying, demanding the officer stop using his knee to hold her against the wall.
The officer claims he “didn’t want to get punched in the face again,” but the footage shows him using his leg to push her against the wall, sparking a heated exchange between the two.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning the heavy-handed actions of the officer. “This is the most disgusting behaviour by a so-called police officer!
It shows undue force, intimidation, aggression towards a minor, absolutely shocking,” one user wrote. Others argued the actions of the policeman were justified, given the alleged assault on him earlier.
The Western Australia Police Force has confirmed that a 13-year-old girl was charged with common assault, and a spokesperson said the officer received minor injuries and did not require medical treatment.
The incident is being reviewed by the WA Police Force as part of standard process.
Analysis: What This Means for Australia
The incident raises serious questions about the use of force by police officers, particularly against minors. The footage shows the officer using his leg to push the girl against the wall, sparking a heated exchange between the two.
This kind of behaviour is unacceptable and raises concerns about the training and protocols in place for police officers.
Security analysts say the incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability within the police force. “This kind of behaviour is not acceptable, and it’s not the first time we’ve seen it,” one analyst said.
“There needs to be a thorough investigation into this incident, and the police force needs to take a hard look at its protocols and training procedures.”
The incident also raises concerns about the treatment of indigenous Australians by the police force.
The girl’s friends and family have claimed that the officer’s actions were racist and heavy-handed, and that the incident is just another example of the systemic racism that exists within the police force.
Law enforcement insiders warn that the incident could have serious consequences for the police force, particularly in terms of community trust and relations. “This kind of behaviour is not acceptable, and it’s not the first time we’ve seen it,” one insider said.
“The police force needs to take a hard look at its protocols and training procedures, and it needs to work harder to build trust with the community.”
Industry observers believe that the incident highlights the need for greater investment in community-based programs and initiatives that aim to reduce the number of young people coming into contact with the police.
“This kind of behaviour is not acceptable, and it’s not the first time we’ve seen it,” one observer said.
“We need to be investing in programs that support young people and help them to stay out of trouble, rather than just relying on the police to deal with the problem.”
