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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
231Use of force in making an arrest
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#### 231 Use of force in making an arrest
231 Use of force in making an arrest
> A police officer or other person who exercises a power to arrest another person may use such force as is reasonably necessary to make the arrest or to prevent the escape of the person after arrest.