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IBAC charges Victoria Police officer with recklessly causing injury and assault

Victoria's independent police oversight body, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has charged a Victoria Police Leading Senior Constable with recklessly causing injury and common assault.

The charges follow an IBAC investigation, Operation Langlo into an alleged assault that occurred in Warrnambool in July 2020 while the Leading Senior Constable was on-duty.

The first court appearance will be at the Warrnambool Magistrates' Court on 4 October 2021.

To report public sector corruption or police misconduct now, visit www.ibac.vic.gov.au/report or call 1300 735 135.


Media contact: media@ibac.vic.gov.au or 0427 480 840

Editors please note: As this matter is now before the Court, no further comment will be provided.