Former minister Pat Purcell charged with assault
FORMER Queensland emergency services minister Pat Purcell has been charged with assault of two public servants.
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FORMER Queensland emergency services minister Pat Purcell has been charged with assault of two public servants.
Mr Purcell was the subject of a Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) investigation following complaints from his staff about the minister's behaviour shortly before his sudden resignation on July 4.
"The Crime and Misconduct Commission has served former minister of the crown Pat Purcell with a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to face two charges of common assault," the CMC said in a statement today.
"The charges relate to allegations that Mr Purcell assaulted two public servants last month.
"The CMC served the notice following a recommendation from the Director of Public Prosecutions yesterday."
Mr Purcell will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 24.