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Geelong police officer David Magher spared conviction for assaulting man in custody
A Geelong police officer found guilty of assaulting a prisoner has avoided a conviction due to his “exemplary” history in the police force.
Key points:
- Sergeant David Magher will pay a $4,250 fine for assaulting Andrew Birch, who was in police custody
- Magistrate John Lesser said Sergeant Magher’s previous good character was a factor in the sentence
- Mr Birch’s father said learning his son had been assaulted in custody broke the family’s hearts
Sergeant David Magher was earlier this week found guilty in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court of two counts of assault, after kicking Andrew Birch at Corio Police Station in September 2018.
Magistrate John Lesser today sentenced Sergeant Magher to pay a $4,250 fine for the assault but decided not to record…
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