Man makes civil claim for wrongful arrest and police misconduct (AB v State of New South Wales)
Key Words: Wrongful arrest – police misconduct – power of police officers to arrest without warrant, Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 s 99 – settlement Facts: In his early 20s AB formed a sexual relationship. When that relationship broke down, the ex-partner contacted police and made an unsubstantiated allegation that AB had sexually …