Magistrate clears cops of manslaughter over man's death Two police officers will no longer face negligent manslaughter charges over the death of a man after a magistrate ruled the evidence was insufficient. AAP · Aug 25
Woman sues police after brother dies in custody The family of a man who died in custody is suing the police force for damages, claiming they suffered injury and loss as a result of his death. AAP · Dec 29, 2025
Builder's family sues over alleged unlawful killing A state government has been hit with a civil lawsuit over the alleged unlawful killing of a man who died in hospital following his arrest inside a car park. AAP · Oct 24, 2025
Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
Two Victorian police officers charged with negligent manslaughter over man’s fatal 2024 arrest Family of Luke Briggs, 35, left ‘utterly distraught’ by death in custody following arrest in Hoppers Crossing car park The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025
Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Luke Briggs’ ‘heartbroken’ family calls for answers over 35-year-old’s death after arrest in Melbourne Victoria police say Briggs became ‘unresponsive during his arrest’ in a Hoppers Crossing car park. He was taken to hospital and later died The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024