A police officer has been charged over the alleged assault of two boys in the state’s west.
On Saturday 22 June 2024, the off-duty officer – an inspector attached to Western Region – is alleged to have assaulted two 11-year-old boys on a bus between Coolah and Walgett.
Following an investigation, the officer was today (Friday 6 September 2024) issued a future court attendance notice for two counts of common assault.
He is due to appear at Dubbo Local Court on Wednesday 23 October 2024.
The officer is currently suspended with pay.