Zombie kid spooks cop

A NSW police officer involved in the violent arrest of a disoriented and naked 16-year-old boy has told a hearing he feared for his safety as the “zombie-like” teenager advanced towards him.

The officer said weeks earlier he had dealt with a violent, drug-affected and naked man with “exactly the same look” as the teen had on January 11 in a Byron Bay laneway.

Officer B was giving evidence yesterday at a hearing in Sydney to investigate the conduct of officers involved in the apprehension, detention and treatment of the teenager.