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AFP member charged

An AFP employee appeared before the Queanbeyan Local Court on Monday (23 June, 2025) in relation to family violence offences.

The member has been charged with three counts of common assault, contrary to section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to section 59 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).

The alleged offences occurred between late 2018 and 17 May, 2025. 

The man was arrested by NSW Police Force on 18 June, 2025, and granted bail to appear before the court. 

The AFP employee has been suspended from duty

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No further comment will be made.

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