Policeman charged with assault

A first constable has been charged with assault following an internal investigation.

The 28-year-old male officer from southern metro region has been charged with common law assault.

The alleged incident took place while the officer was on-duty in Hampton Park in June 2019.

He has been summoned to appear at a magistrates' court at a later date.

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