Charges Dropped Against Man Wrongly Accused After High Court Ruling on Detention

Victoria police admit to mistakenly arresting a man following a high court decision on indefinite detention, sparking political controversy.

Victoria police withdrew assault charges against a man wrongly accused of assault after a high court ruling on indefinite detention.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticized the government's handling of the situation, despite the police's admission of error.
The incident has become a focal point in the Dunkley byelection, with both parties using it to campaign on safety and immigration issues.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the opposition for running fear campaigns without regard to facts.
The controversy highlights the political and social tensions surrounding immigration and detention policies in Australia.