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Senior Queensland police officer charged with sexual assault
Queensland Police charged a senior Brisbane officer with sexual assault on Sunday.
The 51-year-old senior sergeant faces one count over an alleged incident that happened while the officer was off duty.
Police have not named the officer, and the allegations have not been substantiated.
The Queensland Police Service said it made the charge public as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability when a member faces serious allegations.
The officer has been stood down from duty.
A court appearance is expected on Monday at Brisbane Magistrates Court.
A 51-year-old senior Queensland police officer has been charged with one count of sexual assault.
The Queensland Police Service made the charge public on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The alleged assault occurred while the officer was off duty.
The officer, who has not been named, has been stood down.
The officer is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday.
The police service said the allegations have not been substantiated.
- Who
- A 51-year-old senior sergeant with the Queensland Police Service.
- What
- The officer has been charged with one count of sexual assault.
- When
- The charge was made public on Sunday, November 8, 2026; the officer is expected in court on Monday.
- Where
- Brisbane Magistrates Court; the alleged assault occurred while the officer was off duty.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Queensland Police Service made public that the senior sergeant had been charged.
The officer is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court.
- Officer's age
- 51
- Rank
- Senior sergeant
- Charge
- One count of sexual assault
- Court
- Brisbane Magistrates Court
- Employment status
- Stood down
What people are saying
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when a member of the service faces serious allegations of misconduct.
This does not mean that the allegations against the member have been substantiated.