An Australian Federal Police officer will not face criminal charges, after he was investigated over an arrest outside the Iranian Embassy in Canberra last year, during which a protester suffered serious injuries.
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00:00 12 months on, Hamid's physical injuries are healing with regular rehabilitation.
00:07 But the mental anguish persists.
00:10 Every day I have a tsunami of flashbacks and nightmares.
00:14 And I'm on heavy medication to deal with these ones.
00:17 The circumstances of Hamid's arrest were referred to AFP professional standards.
00:23 The probe has only just concluded.
00:25 In a statement, an AFP spokesperson confirmed a criminal investigation will not be pursued
00:31 in relation to the AFP member involved.
00:35 Injury law specialist Jeremy King is representing Hamid.
00:39 He says he's concerned at the implications of the arrest on the right to protest.
00:44 The footage in Hamid's case speaks for itself.
00:47 I think the public can see that it's obviously a very violent arrest.
00:51 At the time of the arrest, the AFP said it respected the right to protest but would take
00:56 action where people fail to follow the direction of police.
00:59 Meanwhile, Hamid says he's focused on transitioning to a more normal life, including returning
01:06 to work.
01:07 I want to recover and I want to support my family because they have left the injured
01:11 person to deal with and to look after.
01:16 An exercise in perseverance.
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