The parents of a 21-year-old man charged with assaulted police claim their son was taunted first by authorities.
Footage captures the moment the dramatic arrest of Jakob Wiles unfolded on the streets of Sydney’s south-west.
NSW Police charged Wiles after he allegedly lashed out and assaulted an officer in Airds on Friday.
Footage captures the moment of the dramatic arrest of Jakob Wiles on Friday (pictured)
NSW Police charged Wiles after he allegedly assaulted an officer in Airds, south-west Sydney
Footage shows the 21-year-old appearing to be forcefully restrained by two police officers
The parents of a 21-year-old man (pictured) who allegedly assaulted police have spoken out
Two officers appeared to forcefully restrain the 21-year-old down to the pavement where one officer can be seen holding him in a headlock as they hold his head to the ground.
While one police officer stands watching, the other two officers could be seen forcing Wiles to his stomach before handcuffing his hands behind his back.
Wiles was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he was charged with resist officer in the execution of duty, assault officer in the execution of duty and, breach of bail.
He faced Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday where he did not apply for bail.
Outside the court, Wiles’ parents spoke to reporter saying the police had targeted and taunted their son.
‘He gets picked on no matter where he goes,’ Wiles’ father Peter Wiles said.
‘In this case he’s done nothing … it happens once or twice a week.
Wiles’ father Peter Wiles (pictured) said his son was taunted by police and gets picked on
Wiles’ mother Cheree Frank (pictured) said the video shows the amount of ‘abuse he copped’
Police say they saw Wiles (pictured), a man believed to be wanted on an outstanding warrant
‘It’s getting beyond a joke mate, we can’t deal with it.’
The 21-year-old’s mother Cheree Frank said the video shows the amount of ‘abuse he copped’.
NSW Police said they first saw Wiles, a man they believed was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
The officers spoke to the driver before asking the young man to exit the car before he allegedly became aggressive.
‘As police were arresting the man, he allegedly began to resist and kicked out at one of the officers,’ a police statement said.
Wiles was refused bail and is expected to face Parramatta Local Court Saturday.
Officers spoke to the driver before asking the young man to exit the car before he allegedly became aggressive
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