New Zealand Police Apologize for Handcuffing 11-Year-Old with Autism Due to Mistaken Identity

A senior Waikato police officer has acknowledged the 'impact and harm' caused to the family of an 11-year-old boy with autism who was mistakenly handcuffed by police.

19 Jun, 03:51 — 19 Jun, 03:51

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Police acknowledge 'impact and harm' on whānau of 11yo handcuffed over mistaken identity

A top Waikato officer says police's role in misidentifying an 11-year-old with autism was "unfortunate, and has caused a lot of impact and harm".

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New Zealand Police Apologize for Handcuffing 11-Year-Old with Autism Due to Mistaken Identity

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Police acknowledge 'impact and harm' on whānau of 11yo handcuffed over mistaken identity

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