A police officer has been charged following an internal investigation.
In March 2023, an investigation commenced into an arrest made by a police officer earlier that month.
Following inquiries, the 54-year-old male senior constable – attached to a command in the Northern Region – was served a Future Court Attendance Notice yesterday (Tuesday 1 August 2023) for the charge of common assault.
The officer is due to appear before Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday 6 September 2023.
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