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ABC News
2 days ago
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Young child dies after being hit by car in Adelaide's north
A young child has died after they were struck by a car in Adelaide's northern suburbs on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to Peachey Road in Edinburgh North at about 11am after a station wagon collided with a pedestrian. SA Police say the young child from the northern suburbs died at the scene. The driver was not injured in the crash and is assisting officers with their enquiries. Major Crash Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident. The child's death is the 35th life lost on SA roads this year.
ABC News
3 days ago
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- ABC News
SA Police make new claims about Royston Park arrest incident
South Australian police allege a man who became unresponsive while being arrested on Thursday morning 'violently resisted' officers, as an investigation continues into the actions taken during the incident. Police attempted to arrest a 42-year-old Modbury North man on Payneham Road about 2:45am on Thursday, after saying they witnessed an "altercation" occurring between a man and a woman. Police said the man "became unresponsive" as they attempted to arrest him. He was taken to hospital where his condition has not yet been disclosed by SA Police or SA Health. Police are investigating the incident and the actions of officers at the scene. In an updated statement released on Thursday afternoon, provided to the ABC today, police alleged the man "was assaulting a female" when they intervened. "While being restrained the man violently resisted police," SA Police alleged. "After being restrained he became unresponsive and police administered first aid until SAAS (SA Ambulance Service) arrived." SA Police said its investigation into the matter will examine "all evidence", including the body-worn video of the officers involved. "The investigation and assessment of all evidence will determine the appropriateness of the actions taken by the officers," the statement said. Police said earlier on Thursday that no-one was shot and no taser was used. The incident prompted the closure of Payneham Road between Lambert Road and Lower Portrush Road on Thursday morning. The roads have since reopened.
ABC News
4 days ago
- Health
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Man in hospital after becoming unresponsive during attempted arrest at Royston Park, police say
South Australian police say a man is in hospital after he became unresponsive while being arrested in Adelaide's east early this morning, with the incident now under said they saw an incident occurring between a man and a woman on Payneham Road, Royston Park, around 2:45am on Thursday say as they attempted to arrest the man, he "became unresponsive". Ambulance officers have taken the man to hospital and Major Crime and Professional Standards detectives are investigating. "The investigation is in the early stages and is ongoing," SA Police said in a statement. "More information will be released later this morning." Payneham Road is closed between Lambert Road and Lower Portrush Road and diversions are in place.
ABC News
4 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Mother pleads guilty to criminal neglect over death of 6yo daughter Charlie
A mother previously accused of her daughter's manslaughter has had that charge dropped and has instead admitted to the child's criminal neglect, just days before she was due to stand trial. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the first name and image of a person who has died. Crystal Leanne Hanley, 49, was distraught and sobbed in the Supreme Court dock as she pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal neglect — one of which was in relation to her six-year-old daughter Charlie. She had been accused of five counts of criminal neglect and manslaughter but prosecutor Kos Lesses told the court that the pleas — two of which related to other children — were accepted in satisfaction of all charges. Hanley had previously pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and had been scheduled to stand trial next week. The court has previously heard that Charlie was found unresponsive at her Munno Para home, in Adelaide's north, in the early hours of July 15, 2022, and was taken by paramedics to hospital where she died soon after arrival. On Wednesday, the court heard the particulars include that Charlie died "as the result of an act" and that Hanley was, or ought to have been, aware that "harm would be caused to Charlie" by the act and that she had "failed to take steps" to protect Charlie from harm. Hanley was one of three people SA Police arrested and charged on the same day in April 2023 over the unrelated deaths of three children. Defence barrister Chris Kummerow, for Hanley, asked the court for a lengthy adjournment before sentencing to allow time to gather information about alleged domestic violence his client had experienced and to seek a report from a forensic psychologist. He said a "package of materials" would be agreed between prosecution and defence and provided to the court ahead of sentencing. Outside court, Charlie's paternal grandmother Sandra Patrick and aunt Melissa Nowland said they were relieved the matter had not proceeded trial. "We're glad it didn't go to trial because of the children, because they don't need to go through all that all over again," Ms Patrick said. "They've had enough trauma in their lives, they don't need anymore." Ms Nowland said she hoped the plea would allow the children "to actually get some closure". Hanley was originally granted bail after her arrest but has been remanded in custody due to multiple alleged breaches of bail. She was remanded in custody to return to court in August for an update on the availability of the psychological report, before the matter proceeds to a further pre-sentence hearing later in the year when a full day will be set aside.
ABC News
23-05-2025
- ABC News
SA Police internal inquiry into Davenport incident finds allegations of excessive force 'not substantiated'
An internal inquiry overseen by the Office of Public Integrity has found allegations a SA Police officer, who has since resigned, used "excessive force" when dragging a man along concrete during an arrest "were not substantiated". WARNING: This story contains footage of an incident that readers may find distressing. In November, two videos emerged showing a man being shoved into a wall by a police officer before being dragged through a front yard at Davenport, near Port Augusta, in the state's north. The videos, which were shared on Facebook, showed a man talking to police before being pushed to the wall with force, causing him to collapse onto the ground. The second video showed the man being dragged along a concrete path before he was arrested by a police officer. "The complaint related to two allegations that police used excessive force and one allegation about the use of unprofessional language," a statement released by SA Police said. "Subsequently, the two allegations of excessive force were not substantiated, however the allegation about the use of unprofessional language was substantiated." The statement confirmed the police officer subject of the inquiry had since resigned from SAPOL — but for unrelated reasons. "The officer has since resigned from SAPOL to pursue alternative employment, however that decision was unrelated to the incident or this inquiry," it read. "Had the police officer involved not resigned from SAPOL, it is likely they would have been subject to management resolution under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act." SA Police also confirmed the Office of Public Integrity had been overseeing the inquiry. The ABC has contacted Attorney-General and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Kyam Maher's office for comment.
