The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has charged a Victoria Police officer with unlawful assault.

The charges follow IBAC investigation Operation Carey into the alleged assault of a person in custody at St Kilda Police Station in July 2021.

The first court appearance will be at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 29 August 2022.

IBAC is Victoria's independent body responsible for preventing and exposing police misconduct and public sector corruption. IBAC's jurisdiction covers state and local government, police, parliament and the judiciary.

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.