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Robyn Wuth

MYSTERIOUS: Queensland police cleared to use banned sleeper chokehold | Mind Blowing Facts

Queensland police are only allowed to use the 'sleeper' chokehold in certain situations. Photo: AAP

Queensland police have been cleared to use a controversial and potentially deadly chokehold in certain situations after it was banned just over a month ago.

The use of the lateral vascular neck restraint (LVNR), also known as the “sleeper” chokehold, was banned on April 14 following a 12-month review, bringing Queensland into line with other states and territories.

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