Stuff: Protesters at Tuesday’s defence forum in Wellington make accusations of police brutality

Protesters at Tuesday’s defence industry forum in Wellington claim police used inappropriate force to disperse crowds.

One of the organisers said he witnessed a man dragged by his hair until his scalp bled, and another said she was shoved into the path of a truck.

Police have denied using excessive force, and said they were “extremely disappointed” with the behaviour of protesters, many of whom created safety issues and disrupted traffic.

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