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NSW police officer charged with alleged assault of woman at The Star Gold Coast casino

A police officer attached to a specialist unit has been charged with assault after an incident at The Star casino on the Gold Coast.

The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach. Photo: Tertius Pickard
The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach. Photo: Tertius Pickard

A New South Wales police officer is at risk of losing his job after being accused of assaulting a woman at The Star casino in Broadbeach.

NSW Police said the 38-year-old man, who is attached to a specialist unit, was arrested at the casino by Queensland Police officers just after 9.30pm on Monday.

The officer has been charged with common assault. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard
The officer has been charged with common assault. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

The man was taken to Southport Police Station where he was charged with common assault.

He was granted conditional bail to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on Monday 19 February.

In a statement, NSW Police said the officer’s employment status was “currently under review”.

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Originally published as NSW police officer charged with alleged assault of woman at The Star Gold Coast casino

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/gold-coast/nsw-police-officer-charged-with-alleged-assault-of-woman-at-the-star-gold-coast-casino/news-story/a11669b02fe6362f491856af0309c142