Police Officer Charged, South East Region

A 43-year-old Senior Constable from the South Eastern Region has been served with a notice to appear in relation to an alleged assault occasioning bodily harm whilst on duty involving excessive use of force towards a 20-year-old Regents Park resident.

The alleged incident was reported to police on 30 December 2023.

The member has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service and is expected to reappear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on 4 December 2024 for an offence of assault occasioning bodily harm.

In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when a member of the Service faces serious allegations of misconduct.

This does not mean that the allegations against the member have been substantiated.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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