NSW admits pro-Palestine protester Hannah Thomas was assaulted by police officers and falsely imprisoned

The state of New South Wales has admitted that a police officer punched Hannah Thomas in the eye while holding a torch at a pro-Palestine protest – and it’s offered to pay her medical costs. Court documents seen by Guardian Australia reveal that the state has admitted to false imprisonment and battery in its defence to a civil action launched by the former Greens candidate in October. NSW has denied claims of malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public office. …