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IBAC charges Victoria Police officer in relation to assault offences

Victoria’s anti-corruption commission, IBAC has charged a Victoria Police Leading Senior Constable with assault offences in relation to an incident in Hastings in March 1996.

The officer has been summoned to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 19 December 2016. 

The charges follow an own motion review and investigation by IBAC of the handling of Ms Corinna Horvath’s complaints alleging police assault and associated Victoria Police disciplinary action.

IBAC can make no further comment on the matter as it is now before the Courts.

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

Editors please note: As this matter is now before the court, no media interviews or further comment will be provided.