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IBAC appeals for eyewitnesses to recent incident in Fitzroy
IBAC, Victoria's independent police oversight body, is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed an incident near Hares & Hyenas Bookshop on Johnston Street Fitzroy shortly after 2am on Saturday 11 May 2019 to contact them.
IBAC, Victoria's independent police oversight body, is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed an incident near Hares & Hyenas Bookshop on Johnston Street Fitzroy shortly after 2am on Saturday 11 May 2019 to contact them.
IBAC announced it would investigate the incident involving Victoria Police that resulted in the injury of a civilian.
IBAC CEO Alistair Maclean said IBAC’s investigation of the incident, Operation Lynd, is an active investigation and IBAC was keen to speak to any witnesses.
"CCTV footage of the vicinity shows there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident, however our efforts to contact these potential witnesses have been unsuccessful," Mr Maclean said.
"We're asking any member of the public who witnessed the incident to contact IBAC to assist with our investigation."
IBAC performs a critical role in independently oversighting Victoria Police to ensure officers are accountable and conduct themselves in a way consistent with the community's expectations.
Anyone with information related to this investigation may contact IBAC at info@ibac.vic.gov.au or 0455 287 115.
Media contact: media@ibac.vic.gov.au or 0427 480 840
