Police officer accused of indecently assaulting fellow officer

3:17 pm on 1 March 2019

A police officer has been charged with indecently assaulting another officer.

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Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Police arrested the 28-year-old male officer after a complaint about two incidents in the early hours of 5 February.

The officer appeared in the Auckland District Court this afternoon charged with indecent assault and sexual violation.

Police said he had been stood down and a separate employment investigation would be carried out.