An Australian senator, Lidia Thorpe said she was “assaulted” by police at a demonstration in Canberra on Thursday, sparking an official investigation. Lidia Thorpe, an independent senator, was thrown to the ground during an incident with officers at a tiny anti-trans rally where she was initiating a counter-protest.
Lidia Thorpe is recognized for his eye-catching protest antics
Thorpe was hauled back by a male cop in cell phone footage of the event as he tried to push past police officers toward the crowd. As authorities attempted to assist her in getting to her feet, she crawled away, shouting “let me go,” and then walked away. The Australian Federal Police confirmed that they were aware of the incident and that it was being investigated.
“The interactions between the AFP and protesters will be reviewed, and an incident has been referred to the AFP’s Professional Standards Command,” police said in a statement. Thorpe is recognized for his eye-catching protest antics. She was just taken by cops after sleeping in the road and blocking Sydney’s Gay Pride Parade. She later stated that she was opposing police involvement in the event.