Lawyer targeted by inappropriate messages in police group chat

Friday 23 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 23 Oct, 11:52am

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Police staff used unprofessional language and insults to target a lawyer in a group chat. The messages included derogatory terms and comments regarding a photo of the lawyer being placed in a headlock by an officer.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 23 Oct, 11:37am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 minutes

Otago Daily TimesFri 23 Oct, 11:37am

Lawyer subject of ‘unprofessional and inappropriate’ messages in police group chat (opens in new tab)
1News via RNZFri 23 Oct, 11:52am

Police staff call lawyer 'f***wit' and a 'dick' in group chat (opens in new tab)