Police use of pepper spray and arrest of John Minto ruled unlawful
Monday 12 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, John Minto, Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
The Independent Police Conduct Authority found that the pepper spraying and arrest of activist John Minto was unjustified. The 70-year-old was charged with obstructing and resisting police during a pro-Palestinian protest in Lyttelton in February 2024.