Broome Police have charged a 45-year-old man with three counts of aggravated assault in relation to an incident that occurred at a home in Cable Beach.
Police were called to the home on Conkerberry Road about 2.15pm on Tuesday 5 March for a reported trespass incident.
Officers arrived a short time later and found two children – a six-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy – had been physically restrained.
The officers called St John Ambulance to assess the children, who were reunited with family members soon afterwards.
Police later identified and located a third child who had been detained – an eight-year-old boy who had fled the scene prior to police arrival.
The man, from Broome, was taken into custody, interviewed over the matter and charged. It is alleged the force used to restrain the children was not proportionate in the circumstances.
The man was granted bail and is due to appear before the Broome Magistrates Court on 25 March 2024.
Police continue to work closely with the affected families and acknowledge the challenging circumstances surrounding this incident.
Community members are encouraged to allow the court process to run its course.
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Police Media Unit
6 March 2024
Media ref: 21055
