AFP boss apologises to Hakeem al-Araibi for his 'unfortunate detention'

The new boss of the Australian Federal Police has apologised to Hakeem al-Araibi for the time he spent detained in Thailand.

The new boss of the Australian Federal Police has apologised to Hakeem al-Araibi. (AAP) Source: AAP

Australia's new top cop has personally apologised to refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi for the months he spent behind bars in Thailand.

Al-Araibi, a permanent Australian resident, was locked up in Bangkok after Bahraini officials pursued him over vandalism charges.

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