Police defence team admit manslaughter accused made mistakes - a podcast by RNZ

The defence team for three police officers charged with manslaughter of Taranaki man Allen Ball has admitted its clients made mistakes. The 55-year-old died at the Hawera Police Station in June last year after being arrested following a family harm call out. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been in the High Court at New Plymouth where he heard the opening arguments by the defence.

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