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.
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