Bay of Plenty police officer’s off-duty assault: Prosecution found to be not in public interest

UpdatedBay of Plenty Times21 Jul, 2026 05:23 AMQuick ReadAn investigation into an off-duty assault committed by a Bay of Plenty officer resulted in no prosecution. Photo / NZMEAn investigation into an off-duty assault committed by a Bay of Plenty officer resulted in no prosecution. Photo / NZMEA Bay of Plenty police officer has assaulted a person known to them while off duty.The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) oversaw a police investigation following a complaint.However, the investigation found it was not in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution. The police pursued a