Western Australia Police officer charged over assault on newborn child
A police officer has been stood down after being charged with allegedly assaulting his newborn child.
The 30-year-old Western Australian policeman was charged over an alleged attack on his five-week-old baby on Sunday.
Child Abuse Squad detectives charged the officer with aggravated common assault.
The man will face Midland Magistrates Court in suburban Perth on Thursday.
AAP has contacted WA Police Minister Reece Whitby’s office for comment.
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