WARNING: This story includes reference to sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.
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A senior constable from the Western region has been charged following an internal investigation.
Victoria Police has said the 50-year-old man has been charged with four counts of misconduct in public office and one count of sexual assault.
The charges relate to incidents while the officer was both on and off-duty between 2017 and 2021.
He has been summonsed to appear before court at a later date.
The Western region covers a large portion of the state including Bendigo, Mildura, Ballarat, Horsham and more.
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- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Talk it Out, 1300 022 946, talkitoutmurray.org.au
- BeyondBlue on 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au
- Headspace Bendigo, 5406 1400, headspace.org.au/
- If life is in danger call Triple Zero (000)
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
