South Australia's anti-corruption commissioner says two SA Police officers have been charged with aggravated assault.
The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC), Ann Vanstone, released a statement on Wednesday stating the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had charged the male officers with one count each of aggravated assault.
The charges were laid on March 22, following an ICAC investigation.
"The Director will allege that in the early hours of October 19, 2019, several mobile police patrols became involved in an extended pursuit of a man suspected to be driving a stolen vehicle," Ms Vanstone said.
"The man eventually abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, running through a number of properties before hiding.
"Police located him and directed him to raise his hands, and to then lie on the ground, which he did."
Ms Vanstone said it is alleged that a 35-year-old officer from Valley View kicked the man a number of times on his torso.
It is also alleged that a 35-year-old officer from Lightsview approached the man where he was handcuffed and seated on the ground, and forced the man's head to come into contact with the concrete footpath.
Both officers have been summonsed to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on April 21, 2021 at 10:00am.
