A police officer has been charged following an investigation into an alleged wounding during an arrest on the state’s Mid North Coast last year.
About 4pm on Wednesday 21 June 2023, officers arrested a 17-year-old boy regarding an outstanding warrant near the intersection of Vernon and Duke Street, Coffs Harbour.
The matter has since been finalised in a Childrens Court.
In September 2023, officers attached to a Northern Region Command established an investigation following allegations the teenager was assaulted during his arrest.
Following inquiries, a 26-year-old senior constable attached to a Northern Region Command, was issued with a future court attendance notice for reckless wounding yesterday (Tuesday 29 October 2024).
He is due to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Wednesday 11 December 2024.
Police will allege in court the officer struck a 17-year-old boy in the head twice with a radio while he was being handcuffed.
The officer’s employment status is currently under review.
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