AFP denies race influenced mistaken arrest of First Nations teen
By The BriefBrief
An internal investigation by the Australian Federal Police found no evidence that race played a role in the mistaken arrest of a First Nations teenager. The probe also found no evidence of excessive force being used during the arrest.
WHO:Australian Federal Police
WHAT:AFP’s internal investigation found no evidence race influenced a mistaken arrest and no evidence of excessive force.
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 3:36 AM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:The investigation was triggered by the mistaken arrest of a First Nations teenager and related claims about race and use of force.
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