NSW admits police assaulted and falsely imprisoned pro-Palestine protester Hannah Thomas
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Jordyn Beazley
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Summary
The New South Wales government has admitted in court documents that police officers assaulted and falsely imprisoned Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney in June 2025. The state acknowledged that a police officer punched Thomas in the eye while holding a torch, and has offered to pay her medical costs. However, NSW denies claims of malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public office. Thomas was arrested alongside four others at the protest and has since launched a civil action seeking damages.
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NSW has denied claims of malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public office
Court documents seen by Guardian Australia reveal that the state has admitted to false imprisonment and battery in its defence to a civil action
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