A Correctional officer has been charged following the alleged assault of a male inmate at Shortland Correctional Centre, Cessnock, in January this year.
The matter was referred to detectives from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit (CSIU), who commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following extensive inquiries- a 46-year-old man was arrested at Wyong Police Station today (Monday 18 March 2024).
He was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and threat/cause injury/harm to prevent information to police.
He was given conditional bail to appear before Cessnock Local Court on Wednesday 3 April 2024.
/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.
