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An Auckland police officer has been charged in relation to an alleged family harm incident.
Court documents seen by RNZ claim the 38-year-old police officer assaulted a person he was in a family relationship with in October 2025.
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Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel confirmed to RNZ a current member of staff had been charged in relation to the incident.
“The member has been on restricted duties since the event was reported to police.
“The 38-year-old man has since been charged with assault on a person in a family relationship. As the matter is before the court, police is unable to comment further at this time.”
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