PSO Charged and Bailed After Child Abuse Charges

Officer Charged Following Internal Investigation

A Protective Services Officer has been charged following an internal Victoria Police investigation.

Police charged the 68-year-old officer with sexual assault of a child under 16. Investigators also charged him with possessing and producing child abuse material.

Authorities allege the offences occurred between November 2025 and May 2026. Furthermore, police stated the officer was off-duty during the alleged offending period.

Court Appearance Confirmed

The man appeared before court and received bail. He will now face a future hearing at a Magistrates’ Court.

Victoria Police has not released additional details regarding the investigation. The matter remains before the courts.

Alleged Offences Span Several Months

Investigators allege the offending occurred across a six-month period.

Police have not confirmed the location of the alleged offences.

Additionally, authorities have not stated whether the officer remains suspended from duties.

As court proceedings continue, further details may emerge in coming months.