An ex-police sergeant is on trial accused of assaulting a suspect. Multiple outlets report that the defendant, described as a 41-year-old former officer, faces a number of charges connected to the alleged incident. Coverage also references what is described as a “bragging culture,” suggesting the prosecution case includes allegations about attitudes or conduct within the policing environment at the time. The reporting indicates that the matter is being heard in court, with the charges relating to the alleged offences against the suspect.