Cop seen in viral video 'sling tackling' a commuter is charged with assault after witnesses said there was 'blood and urine everywhere' Footage emerged of a man allegedly being slammed to the ground in Melbourne Police officer, 36, has been charged with assault over the incident from last year Witness claims man was knocked out and blood and urine was seen around him
A Victorian police officer has been charged with assault after horrifying footage showed a man allegedly being slammed head-first into the ground.
The viral clip showed the victim speaking with a group of officers at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station amid anti-lockdown protests on September 22 last year.
Suddenly another officer approaches the man from behind, and allegedly grabs him by