Lawyers criticise ‘extreme’ arrest of Isaac Herzog protester after NSW police release video

The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protesters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Lawyers have raised concerns that New South Wales police used heavy-handed tactics when…

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protesters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
• The 42-year-old was the 26th person to be charged after the protest at Sydney town hall in February against the visiting Israeli president.
• The police response on the night of the protest is being investigated amid allegations of police brutality .
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Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protesters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
• The 42-year-old was the 26th person to be charged after the protest at Sydney town hall in February against the visiting Israeli president.
• The police response on the night of the protest is being investigated amid allegations of police brutality.
• Continue reading...

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protesters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
• The 42-year-old was the 26th person to be charged after the protest at Sydney town hall in February against the visiting Israeli president.
• The police response on the night of the protest is being investigated amid allegations of police brutality.