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Peel police officer charged with assault after alleged off-duty incident in Brampton

A Peel Regional Police cruiser and officer are seen at the 12 Division station. File / Global News

Peel Regional Police say one of their officers has been charged in connection with an off-duty incident in Brampton.

Police said in a statement Wednesday that the Peel police Internal Affairs Bureau charged a five-year-member of the service with several offences.

Const. Pawan Sandhu was arrested Tuesday and has been charged with one count of assault, assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats.

A court date has been set for Jan. 10.

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Information about the alleged incident was not released.

Sandhu has been suspended with pay in accordance with provisions of the Police Services Act, the statement said.

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The statement added that once the criminal proceedings have been completed, a Police Services Act investigation will be held.

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