Officers involved in the death of a Brazilian student who was tasered by police may be charged. Source: AAP
THE family of a Brazilian student who died after being tasered by Sydney police has welcomed news the officers involved may be charged, but says that doesn't go far enough.
Roberto Curti died in the early hours of March 18 last year after NSW officers tasered him 14 times, used capsicum spray, handcuffs and a baton and knelt on him.
The Police Integrity Commission (PIC) on Friday announced there was sufficient evidence to charge four officers with assault.
A spokeswoman said the men would likely be charged within days.
Mike Reynolds, the husband of Roberto Curti's sister, Ana Laudisio, says charges would be a step in the right direction.
"We are grateful that the DPP (Department of Public Prosecutions) has undertaken a thorough review, and has decided to take action on the recommendations of both the coroner and the PIC," he said in a statement.
"However, the family also believes that the charges don't go far enough.
"According to the coroner's findings, some officers behaved in a reckless and excessive manner, when they tasered, capsicum-sprayed and tackled Roberto.
"Roberto died shortly after the police pursuit."
Mr Curti's death was the subject of a number of inquiries before the PIC looked into the conduct of the police in Operation Anafi.
Senior Constable Eric Lim could be charged with common assault, Senior Constable Scott Edmondson with assault occasioning actual bodily harm or alternatively common assault, Constable Daniel Barling with assault occasioning actual bodily harm or alternatively common assault and Senior Constable Damien Ralph with common assault.
A coronial inquest found Mr Curti, 20, had an adverse reaction to a dose of LSD before stealing biscuits from a convenience store, where police mistakenly believed he was armed.
Coroner Mary Jerram also found the officers had acted "thuggishly" and rejected some of their evidence.
NSW Ombudsman Bruce Barbour's report criticised the police investigation because it failed to deal with the issue of police misconduct.
The NSW Police Force and the Police Association of NSW wouldn't comment while the matter was subject to legal proceedings.
The police said "appropriate interim management action" remained in place for the officers concerned, but would not confirm whether they were still working.
The police association said it had offered the officers welfare and support.
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