A 28 year old Tasmania Police constable from Northern Tasmania has been charged with common assault and issued with a Police Family Violence Order following an incident on Sunday.

The constable, who was off duty at the time, will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 8 July 2026.

The matter remains under investigation by Tasmania Police Professional Standards Command. The constable has been stood down immediately.

It is not appropriate to make any further comment given the matters are now before the court.