A serving police officer has been charged following an arrest at Newtown six years ago.
Earlier this year, an investigation was commenced following allegations a 42-year-old man was assaulted by a then-43-year-old Inspector, during an arrest at Newtown Railway Station on Saturday 15 April 2017.
Following inquiries, a Future Court Attendance Notice was yesterday (Wednesday 29 November 2023), issued for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The officer – currently attached to a Southern Region command – is due to appear at Newtown Local Court on Tuesday 30 January 2024.
His employment status is under review.
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