Community & Business

5 September, 2024

Mareeba police officers charged

TWO Mareeba police officers have been charged and stood down over an alleged incident that occurred at the Mareeba watchhouse in January.

The charges relate to an incident involving a 23-year-old male prisoner at the watchhouse who was being held for property and assault offences.

A 51-year-old male senior constable has been charged with one count each of deprivation of liberty and assault occasioning bodily harm.

A 43-year-old male senior constable has been charged with one count of assault occasioning bodily harm.

Both members have been suspended from the Queensland Police Service and are expected to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on 2 October.

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