A Bendigo police officer charged with sexual assault is set to face a contest mention in Bendigo in May.
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Western Region Constable Andrew Lawrence Cussen, 30, appeared briefly by videolink in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on March 20.
The Strathfieldsaye man has been charged with three counts of sexually touching a person without consent in circumstances where he did not reasonably believe that person was consenting.
The charges related to alleged behaviour on April 25, 2023.
'Matters have not resolved'
The informant division - Sofvu Investigations - specifically investigates Victoria Police employees alleged to have committed family violence or sexual assault.
Mr Cussen is not alleged to have been on duty at the time.
He appeared by videolink wearing a white shirt and black tie.
The court heard from his lawyer, Will Parker, that "the matters have not resolved" and a contest mention was sought.
Mr Cussen remains on summons and will next appear on May 22 in the Bendigo Magistrates' Court.
For help, you can contact:
- If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.
- Safe Steps 24-hour crisis line on 1800 015 188
- Centre for Non-violence FREE CALL: 1800 884 292
- Victorian Sexual Assault crisis line, 1800 806 292
- CASACV, 5441 0430
- Lifeline, 13 11 14
- 1800 RESPECT, 1800 737 732
- BeyondBlue, 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au
- Headspace Bendigo, 5406 1400 headspace.org.au/
- Kids Helpline, 1800 55 1800, kidshelpline.com.au/
- ACCCE, 1800 333 000, accce.gov.au/
- Esafety, esafety.gov.au/
- Men's Referral service - 1300 766 491
Lucy Williams
Journalist with an interest in telling regional and rural stories, and covering the diverse array of topics that matter to the people of Bendigo.
Journalist with an interest in telling regional and rural stories, and covering the diverse array of topics that matter to the people of Bendigo.
