Senior Constable to front Armidale court, accused of assault and tampering with evidence after June arrest

The senior constable was charged this week with six offences relating to alleged misconduct while on duty in June.

The officer is attached to the New England Police District, who were alerted to reports of police misconduct after an arrest in June.

Police will allege the charges stem from an incident while on duty on June 12.

The man faces four counts of common assault; perverting the course of justice; and tampering with evidence with intent to mislead a judicial tribunal.

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Police are remaining tight-lipped on several details of the case including where the arrest occurred, and whether the police officer has returned to frontline duties.

"The officer's employment status is currently under review," a NSW Police spokesperson confirmed on Friday.

Senior New England police were alerted to the alleged incident and launched an investigation into the officer which culminated in charges on Thursday.

The senior constable was issued a court notice, and is not subject to bail conditions, but is due to front Armidale Local Court in mid-January.

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