Officer charged - Southern Region

Friday, 08 November 2024 07:24:03 AM

A police officer has been charged over the alleged assault of a woman and three teens while on duty in the state’s south last year.

On Sunday 29 October 2023, police attended an incident at a Batemans Bay shopping centre when an officer – a senior constable attached to the Southern Region – allegedly assaulted three teenage girls – two aged 13 and one aged 17 – and a 49-year-old woman.

Following an investigation, yesterday (Thursday 7 November 2024) the 37-year-old officer was issued a court attendance notice for four counts of common assault.

He will appear at Batemans Bay Local Court on Monday 25 November 2024.

The officer is currently suspended with pay.

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