Nefnd um eftirlit með lögreglu hefur vísað máli til héraðssaksóknara vegna handtöku í miðbæ Akureyrar aðfaranótt 17. júní 2023, þar sem ekki er hægt að útiloka refsiverða háttsemi sérsveitarmanns ríkislögreglustjóra.
Kvörtunin barst nefndinni frá lögmanni manns sem var handtekinn. Hann hélt því fram að hann hefði verið rifinn niður í jörðina án þess að hafa brotið af sér og að sérsveitarmenn hefðu haldið honum niðri með hné á hálsi. Bráðamóttökuvottorð staðfesti að hann hefði hlotið meiðsli við handtökuna.
Slagsmál við Ráðhústorg
Samkvæmt frásögn lögreglu hafði verið tilkynnt um slagsmál við Ráðhústorg. Þegar lögregla handtók bróður mannsins hafi hann reynt að losa hann úr tökum lögreglumanna. Þá hafi sérsveit ríkislögreglustjóra gripið inn í. Lögreglan segir manninn hafa veitt mótspyrnu, ekki hlýtt fyrirmælum og síðar þurft að halda honum niðri í fangageymslu.
Í niðurstöðu nefndarinnar kemur fram að á upptöku úr búkmyndavél lögreglumanns frá embætti lögreglustjórans á Norðurlandi eystra sjáist hné sérsveitarmanns á hálsi mannsins í nokkurn tíma. Hins vegar fundust engar upptökur úr búkmyndavélum sérsveitarmannanna sjálfra af handtökunni eða flutningi mannsins í fangageymslu.
Engar upptökur ástæða frekari meðferðar
Nefndin telur að þessar upptökur hefðu getað varpað skýrara ljósi á atvikið. Þar sem þær eru ekki til staðar og fyrir liggur myndefni sem sýnir hné á hálsi mannsins, sé ekki unnt að útiloka mögulega refsiverða háttsemi af hálfu lögreglumanns. Málinu hefur því verið vísað til héraðssaksóknara til frekari meðferðar.
Read the full article at Morgunblaðið / mbl.is →📄Source document: Hálfdán Helgason
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RÚV FréttirState / PublicCenter3 days agoA bird expert who assisted the police in Iceland with the examination of approximately 100 eggs taken by an individual attempting to smuggle them out of the country stated that the chances of the eggs hatching are very low. The person was caught recently with five live puffin chicks and around 100 eggs from various Icelandic birds, including some rare species. The eggs were kept in specially prepared incubators and were discovered during a customs and police search. The expert, Hálfdán Helgason, explained that while the eggs showed some development, it is nearly impossible for them to hatch. H
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a wildlife incident involving smuggling of bird eggs without taking a stance or showing bias towards any political perspective.
Official sources cited
- statement Hálfdán Helgason
VísirIndependentCenter3 days agoA pair was apprehended on Thursday in Seyðisfjörður while attempting to smuggle approximately a hundred eggs of various Icelandic bird species, along with five live puffin chicks, in specially modified heat boxes. The individuals were arrested after customs and police inspected their vehicle. The eggs included ruff, skua, tern, guillemot, puffin, razorbill, and auk eggs. The suspects were released after accepting a fine presented to them yesterday. The police received assistance from the Icelandic Institute of Natural History and the East Iceland Nature Conservation Office in handling the eggs
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an arrest related to smuggling wildlife without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents facts objectively, focusing on the actions taken by authorities and the items seized.
RÚV FréttirState / PublicCenter4 days ago A knife-wielding man at a downtown hotelA man was arrested by police and a special unit at a hotel in the city center last night after attacking another man with a knife. The victim was placed in custody according to the police log for the capital area. Another man was arrested for assault in the city center of Reykjavik and was also placed in custody. There were reports of thefts from four stores overnight in Kópavogur, Garðabær, and two stores in postal code 108. Several drivers were arrested suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. One driver was reported to the police after witnesses saw him drive recklessly
Bias read (Center): The article covers criminal incidents and law enforcement actions without any political framing or bias. It provides factual information about arrests and incidents without taking a stance or using loaded language.
Morgunblaðið / mbl.isIndependentCenter5 days agoA complaint has been filed with the police oversight commission regarding an incident involving the arrest of a man in Akureyri on June 17, 2023. The complainant, who was arrested, claims he was pushed to the ground without being restrained and that special unit officers held him down by the throat. The police confirmed the man sustained injuries during the arrest. A fight was reported near the City Hall, where the brother of the arrested man attempted to resist the officers before special units intervened. Police stated the man did not comply with instructions and had to be subdued in custody
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts from multiple sources including the police, the complainant, and the investigation findings. It does not show clear bias through loaded language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The narrative remains balanced between the account of the complainant and the lawen
Official sources cited
- government Nefnd um eftirlit með lögreglu
- court Lögmanni manns sem var handtekinn
- government Bráðamóttökuvottorð
Morgunblaðið / mbl.isIndependentCenter7 days ago Accident at the central squareSeven drivers were stopped by police today in the city center of Reykjavik for driving on a pedestrian crossing. One man was arrested for violating weapons laws and resisting arrest. The police report states that some drivers were stopped for speeding, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or without a valid driver's license.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a police incident with factual details and does not show any clear ideological framing or bias. It presents events as they occurred without apparent slant.
Morgunblaðið / mbl.isIndependentCenter8 days ago Have a replacement for the skilled sellers in the IslandsThe police in Vestmannaeyjar have arrested three individuals on Wednesday who were selling items such as handicrafts and school supplies, claiming they were donated by charity organizations.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an arrest related to alleged fraudulent activity involving charity donations. The language is neutral, presenting facts without apparent ideological framing or emphasis on any particular political perspective.
Official sources cited
- government Lögreglan í Vestmannaeyjum
VísirIndependentCenter12 days ago The use of electronic weapons made history when an alleged offender was arrestedThe police in the capital area seized a taser last night but did not end up using it. A report was made about an attempted break-in, but upon arrival, the police found no actual break-in taking place. The person who reported the incident turned out to be under surveillance and was taken into custody. Additionally, a driver was stopped for speeding and appeared very drunk. He refused to blow into a breathalyzer and was therefore arrested. Other incidents included theft of a car in the city center and suspicious behavior in the West District. A drunk man was also found sleeping outside on the街,醉
Bias read (Center): The article reports on police activities without apparent ideological framing. It provides factual details about incidents handled by law enforcement without showing clear bias toward any political side.
Official sources cited
- government Police Report Summary
Morgunblaðið / mbl.isIndependentCenter12 days ago Murdered in an apartment in MärstaA man was arrested on Sunday suspected of murdering another person in an apartment in Märsta, northern Sweden. A 50-year-old man died in the hands of medical staff in the apartment. The police were alerted around 11:30 AM local time and found a resident at the scene with serious injuries. The victim died during efforts by the police and medical personnel to save his life. The suspect was arrested shortly after.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal incident without apparent political framing. It provides factual details about the arrest and death without using biased language or emphasizing any particular political perspective.
Official sources cited
- government Daniel Wikdahl, spokesperson for the police
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