A 16-year member of the London Police Service is facing an assault charge in connection with an off-duty incident that is said to have occurred more than a year ago.
According to police, the 43-year-old officer and the female victim were in a relationship. The officer’s name is not being released in order to protect the identity of the woman.
Police say the incident occurred sometime between November 2018 and February 2019 but was reported to police last Thursday, May 28.
The officer was charged the same day and released with conditions. He is now on administrative leave and is due in court on Aug. 20.
No additional information has been released and police say that they will not provide further comment “as this matter is before the courts.”
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However, police did confirm to Global News that “once criminal proceedings are concluded, an internal investigation will be commenced pursuant to the provisions of the Police Services Act.”
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