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Officer charged with assault after incident in Milton

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MILTON, Ont. – Police in Halton Region say one of their constables has been charged with assault over an incident that took place while he was on duty.

Police say it happened last Monday in Milton, west of Toronto, as the officer investigated a reported disturbance.

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It’s alleged the officer assaulted a man who had just been arrested.

Police say the man didn’t suffer “significant” injuries and didn’t require medical attention.

Const. Dwain Newham is due in Milton court on Sept. 25.

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