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WA police officer charged and stood down over alleged assault of his five-week-old baby

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Aldred, M. (2026, September 17). WA police officer charged and stood down over alleged assault of his five-week-old baby. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16137907/wa-police-officer-charged-alleged-assault-baby.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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A 30-year-old West Australian police officer has been charged with and stood down from duty for allegedly assaulting his five-week-old infant. The incident led to the baby being hospitalized at Perth Children’s Hospital as a preventive measure. The officer faces charges of aggravated common assault in Midland Magistrates Court on Thursday.

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Nickolas Wayne Peake, a 30-year-old WA Police officer, appeared before Midland Magistrates Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to aggravated common assault of his five-week-old baby. The incident occurred in Stratton, an eastern suburb of Perth, last Saturday. Following the alleged assault, Peake's infant was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital as a precautionary measure. Child Abuse Squad detectives laid charges against him on Sunday, and he has since been stood down from his duties.

Peake is currently living with his parents in South Yunderup, under protective conditions that bar him from contacting his wife and child. He will be sentenced on October 13 after a pre-sentence report ordered by the court. Police confirmed Peake’s participation in counseling programs aimed at addressing his behavior.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A serving police officer has been stood down after he allegedly assaulted his newborn child. The West Australian man, 30, was charged by Child Abuse Squad detectives on Sunday over the alleged attack on his five-week-old baby. The child was taken to Perth Children's Hospital as a precaution. The officer was charged with aggravated common assault and has since been stood down from duty by WA Police. uncertain

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He will face Midland Magistrates Court later on Thursday. asserted

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AAP has contacted WA Police Minister Reece Whitby's office for comment. asserted

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If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline 13 11 14, Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 Do you know more? Email tips@dailymail.com.au. asserted

you → know → tips@dailymail.com.au

A WA police officer will face court on Thursday over the alleged aggravated assault of his newborn child (stock image) asserted

officer → face → child

The five-week-old baby was taken to Perth Children's Hospital as a precaution (stock image) asserted

baby → take → precaution

WA police officer charged and stood down over alleged assault of his five-week-old baby

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