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QLD police ban use of heavily criticised spit hoods

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: Queensland police have announced they're banning the use of spit hoods in the state's watchhouses, following a similar move in South Australia last year. The devices are designed to stop people in custody biting or spitting on officers, but have been heavily criticised due to safety concerns. A warning to our indigenous viewers that the following report contains images of someone who has died.
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