Off-duty officer pleads guilty to assault after Hamilton taxi stand fight

Monday 19 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 19 Oct, 1:07pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority

An off-duty police officer has pleaded guilty to assault following a fight at a Hamilton taxi stand. The officer, who had been drinking with friends, allegedly instigated the altercation and was knocked unconscious. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found his actions amounted to serious misconduct.

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