Perth police officer pleads guilty to assaulting his five‑week‑old baby
Two Australian newspapers confirm that a police officer in Perth has entered a guilty plea for assaulting his infant son, after the child was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital for precautionary assessment.
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Peake appeared in person on Thursday, where the court was told there were protective conditions in place for his wife and child since the incident, and that he was now living with his parents in South Yunderup.
The 30-year-old is taking part in counselling, the court was told.
In a statement, WA Police said Peake was charged on Sunday by the child abuse squad after his five-week-old baby was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital “as a precaution”.
The force confirmed he had been stood down as a police officer.
Peake will be back before the court on October 13 for sentencing. A pre-sentence report was ordered before the hearing.
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Perth police officer pleads guilty to assaulting his five-week-old baby
The baby was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital on Sunday for an assessment as a precaution.
1 hour ago · Rebecca PeppiattPerth police officer pleads guilty to assaulting his five-week-old baby
The baby was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital on Sunday for an assessment as a precaution.
1 hour ago · Rebecca Peppiatt