Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalNSW Police have defended the actions of one of their officers who was filmed by onlookers repeatedly punching a man who he had pinned at the ground at a Sydney train station.Updated July 7, 2026 — 3:45pm,first published 3:43pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:21Origin predictions are in, and it's not looking good for NSWVideo icon2:44Kevin Walters discusses World Cup, Nathan Cleary and OriginVideo icon1:36Official trailer for RomeríaVideo icon1:25‘Harry is a cheat’AdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe