Police officer filmed throwing man down during lockdown charged with Common Assault

A police officer has finally been charged with common assault after being filmed throwing a man to the ground in September 2021.

The incident occurred during the lockdown, when large anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination protests were taking place.

The officer was suspended following the release of the footage on social media.

Charged with Common Assault

The 36-year-old police officer was charged with common assault, recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault following an investigation by Victoria Police.

The incident was caught on film by an onlooker and posted to social media, where it was widely circulated.

The footage shows two police officers speaking to a man before a third officer appears to grab the man and throw him down forcefully.