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National Commissioner condemns video of Perth girl on train restrained by off-duty officer
WA Police are reviewing CCTV and social media footage as the 13-year-old was charged with assault and issued a juvenile caution, officials said.
- On Sunday, April 12, 2026, an off-duty police officer restrained a 13-year-old girl on a Perth train, an incident captured on video that has since prompted calls for an investigation into the officer's conduct.
- The confrontation reportedly began when a group of teenagers alleged another group attempted theft on the train. The off-duty officer intervened, claiming the girl "tried to punch him" before moving to restrain her against a seat.
- Video evidence shows the officer pinning the girl to a seat, causing her to hit her head on a window as bystanders questioned his use of force. The girl was later issued a juvenile caution for Common Assault.
- Western Australian police are reviewing Public Transport Authority CCTV as part of their investigation into the officer's actions. The Police Force has not confirmed if an internal investigation is ongoing, though the officer remains on operational duties.
- National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Sue-Anne Hunter condemned the video as "unreasonable force" and called for an immediate investigation, citing concerns about entrenched attitudes toward First Nations youth.
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National Commissioner condemns video of Perth girl on train restrained by off-duty officer
The video has circulated widely online and appears to show the aftermath of an alleged incident from Sunday last week, involving a group of teenagers on public transport.
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