The police were investigating the area for a suspect that is a member of a Lebanese gang and raided Mr. Dimopoulos’s apartment, above the LGBTI bookshop Hares and Hyenas, after getting a description of a man that matched that of the suspect.
According to Crusader Hillis, one of the bookstore’s co-owners who also lives in the apartment, the police did not identify themselves. Mr. Dimopoulos thought it was an anti-gay attack and was in fear for his life. He run downstairs, where he was detained by the police.
He now bears bruises after hitting his head on the footpath and his hand broke into several places during his detainment. Surgeons have expressed fears that due to the extent of his injuries he might lose the ability to move his arm. 
Mr. Dimopoulos’s lawyer, Jeremy King, who also represents the bookstore’s two co-owners, said that his clients are considering legal action.
The Hares and Hyenas Bookshop. Source: News Corp Australia Picture Tim Carrafa
Assistant Commissioner of the Northwest Metro Command, Luke Cornelius said investigators from the professional Standards Command are looking into the incident.
Mr. King said that the matter should be brought before the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Committee.
