Police officer charged with assaulting 13-year-old boy in Auckland

Friday 27 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4:07pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Auckland District Court

Brendan Scott Munster, a 32-year-old police officer, has been charged with assaulting a 13-year-old boy on 6 February. The alleged assault occurred following an incident involving a fleeing driver. His court appearance has been adjourned until August to allow police to consider diversion.

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1. RNZFri 27 Jun 2025, 2:51pm

   Police officer charged with assaulting 13-year-old boy after fleeing driver incident (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 27 Jun 2025, 4:07pm

   Police officer charged with assaulting 13-year-old after alleged fleeing driver incident (opens in new tab)