'Excessive force' used in terror arrest

Two men arrested in anti-terror raids in Melbourne say police used excessive force.

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Two men arrested as part of a counter terrorism operation in Melbourne say police used excessive force during the raids.

Five men were arrested in anti-terror raids on Saturday. Police alleged they were involved in planning an attack on police in Melbourne linked to Anzac Day commemorations.

Vehid Causevic's son Harun was one of the men arrested, and says his family was traumatised when police broke into their home in the early hours of Saturday, ABC news reports.

Mr Causevic said police held a gun to his head and he was forced to lie on the floor for 30 minutes.

The family of another man arrested and released without charge has made a complaint about the conduct of police in the raids on his home.

"After my hands were cuffed, laying on my stomach, I got kicked in the head," the man told ABC News on Sunday.

Victoria Police confirmed a complaint has been received regarding the treatment of one of the men arrested.

The complaint has been referred to Professional Standards Command.


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