A police officer has been charged over the alleged domestic violence-related assault of a woman in the state’s south.
It is alleged the 47-year-old officer – who is a sergeant with a Southern Region command – assaulted a woman on two occasions, once in 2018 and once in 2020.
Following an investigation, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District yesterday (Monday 16 September 2024), issued him with a future court attendance notice for one count each of common assault, and intentionally choke person without consent.
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He is due to appear at Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday 12 November 2024.
The officer’s employment status is currently under review.
