Surry Hills: Police officer charged after allegedly assaulting six people and biting another officer
A police officer has been charged and will attend court after allegedly attacking his colleagues and biting one during a fight inside a police station.
On Sunday 14 January 2024, police attended Campbell Street, Surry Hills, following an incident, where an off-duty officer – a constable attached to the southwest metropolitan region – allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old man, a 73-year-old woman – and two off-duty police officers aged – aged 35 and 37.
The officer was arrested and taken to Surry Hills Police Station where it is alleged, he then assaulted a 49-year-old sergeant and bit a 27-year-old constable on his arm.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Following an investigation, the 23-year-old officer was issued a court attendance notice on Monday for four counts of common assault and two counts assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm.
He will appear the Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday 30 January 2025.
The officer’s employment status is under review.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
