WA policeman charged with assault
AAP
A police sergeant has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 31-year-old detainee being processed at the Perth Watch House.
The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) will allege that in 2012, the experienced officer grabbed the victim by the throat, pushed his finger into his eye and forced him to the ground.
He then allegedly continued to hold the man by the throat causing breathing difficulties.
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The matter was reported by other staff to the watch house custody supervisor.
The sergeant was charged with unlawful assault after an investigation by the CCC.
He is scheduled to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on July 15.
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