SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2013 | POLICE BRUTALITY

Sydney Mardi Gras 2013 between 11- 11:30pm
Pavement just off Oxford St, Corner of Riley and Burton Street
Assaulting officer - FAIRFIELD LAC 266

Backstory:

I was a press photographer for the parade, walking along the backstreets shortly after it had concluded between 11pm and 11:30pm, we heard a man screaming for repeatedly for help.

Walking over we saw him being restrained by two police officers with another 4 in close proximity, he was repeatedly asking them "What have I done wrong?" which they would not respond, all they would say was "you are under arrest".

He calling for people walking past to help him and with a large crowd of people began to surround the event.

He was struggling and resisting but not aggressively.

The officers told him to stop resisting to which he would reply "why are you doing this I haven't done anything?."
The officer "FAIRFIELD LAC 266" then grabbed him by the back of the neck and slammed his head into the stone pavement, as he tried to get up he was then punched multiple times in the head, leaving blood all over the pavement. The crowd of people overlooking screaming at the officer to stop.

After seeing that I began filming.

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What I found most shocking about this event is that the other officers seem to be aware that the amount of force they are using was completely unmerited and excessive.
So they hastily try to force me to stop filming.

As a press photographer I knew I was completely within my rights to film police officers in a public space, doing nothing wrong and breaking no laws, so I refused.

You will notice I ask multiple times why I am not allowed to film and what laws am I breaking and receive no response.

There were at least 6 officers in the immediate vicinity, the victim was only small and could have easily been restrained by the officers without injury.
Instead they choice to force him into submission by repeatedly punching him and throwing him into the pavement.

You'll also hear him asking over and over what he has done wrong to which he doesn't get a response.

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[scottlsx]

I think the real question here is : Why do they celebrate Mardi Gras in Australia?

[consonantzzz]

Deserve it ! hahahaha, funny coward dun even have the ability to strike back

[sandboxrec01]

BLOODY RETARD GOT WHAT HE DESERVED

[NzMaVeRiC K]

Now, i'm from Australia so don't get pissed. But compared to other parts of the world, compared to the shit that goes on in 3rd world countries and the streets of Harlem, Boston America we Aussies have it pretty fucking good.

[hotdemongel1]

@sedge wick, if that was my lil bro acting like Jamie I would've pulled him in line and the police wouldn't have had a reason to arrest him. Meaning, don't harass others, obey the police and don't assault or resist them. Simples.

[manzy1435]

the problem with this video is that it doesn't tell the full story, it gives the impression that the police did this for no reason, the fact is that this guy was being a public nuisance, and when the police tried to get him to move one he responded with violence to the police (there is video of that as well) which is the reason why he was arrested. he then resisted arrest further, the police did their job and got this prick off the street.

[sedgwick135]

Madi gra over is Sydney should be stopped for starters however there is no reason to smash someone to the ground like that even if he is a homo. Would love to know that pigs nationality? If that was my bro being treates like that I would of stop the pig regardless of the consequences.

[TheDynamicalliiex]

If i was there, i would grab my belt and wack that policeman round the head use the metal bit

[hyperhyperdave]

Shocking video and there are some poor sad little comments and replies below here..

[DatKatWidDatPhatRack]

what faggets police are pussy that are at there strongest in numbers .. FAG!!!!