Cr George Chiu appeared before Moree Local Court on Tuesday, August 14 on two charges of assault.

The 62-year-old was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault as a result of an incident which allegedly occurred outside a business in Frome Street, Moree between 6.15pm and 6.20pm on December 18, 2017.

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Mr Chiu has pleaded not guilty to the charges relating to the alleged assault of a minor.

Much of the detail surrounding the case was heard in closed court before Magistrate Michael Dakin on Tuesday.

The hearing is set to continue at Moree Local Court on Wednesday, September 26.