'I punched him in the head': Body-cam footage from Town Hall protest emerges

Body-worn camera footage from a recent Town Hall protest in Sydney has surfaced, revealing NSW Police officers bragging about physically assaulting a protester. The footage, now circulating on social media, comes as the police watchdog prepares to hold public hearings into the actions of the officers during the event. The clip, which has garnered over 240,000 views, shows an officer allegedly stating, "I f***ing pumped that c***," followed by punching a downed protester in the head.

A female colleague is heard laughing in the background. The protest, which took place in support of Israeli President Isaac Herzog after a shooting in Bondi Beach, led to numerous complaints against police conduct. This is the first known instance of body-worn camera footage from the protest being made public. The NSW government has stated that the independent Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is currently investigating the events of the evening, and the force is confident in the process.

The LECC has received over 800 complaints about police actions during the rally, making it the most complained-about incident in the commission's history. The footage, obtained through court proceedings involving a protester arrested at the rally, has been viewed by thousands and is now being examined by the LECC in Operation Makalu.

NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson has referred the footage to the LECC as evidence of misconduct by NSW Police, calling for immediate suspension and investigation of the involved officers.