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AFP contractor charged

An AFP contractor appeared before the ACT Magistrates Court today (10 September 2026).

The AFP contractor was charged by ACT Policing with one count of aggravated recklessly/intentionally inflicting actual bodily harm, contrary to section 23(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (ACT). 

As the matter is now before the court, no further comment will be made.

The AFP is committed to transparency.
 

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