Victoria Police officer charged with assaulting teenager during arrest
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog has charged a police officer with four counts of assault linked to an arrest in Melbourne's west last year.
A Victoria Police officer has been charged with four counts of assault in connection with a teenager's arrest in Braybrook, Melbourne, in October 2025. The allegations include the officer striking the teenager with a baton multiple times and standing on them while they were restrained on the ground. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission's Focused Police Complaints Team (FPCT) launched an investigation into the incident following allegations of assault.
The senior constable is facing charges of aggravated assault with a weapon and unlawful assault. The officer is set to appear before Sunshine Magistrates Court in October, and Victoria Police has informed the force of the charges, transferring the officer to other duties pending the court proceedings.
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