Two NSW police officers are charged with the assault of a 92-year-old man

Two NSW police officers have been charged with assaulting a 92-year-old man following an incident in Sydney’s south-west earlier this year following reports of a domestic incident.

The alleged attack took place at a house in Picton on Sunday, January 21, 2024, after 8:45 p.m.

Police said the 92-year-old man suffered a number of injuries during his interaction with officers.

He was rushed to hospital with a fracture to his right elbow and significant bruising to his head and arms.

Following an internal investigation, a senior male constable and a male constable, both attached to the South West Metropolitan Region, were issued court appearance notices on Wednesday for assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

One of the officers will appear in Campbelltown Local Court on July 30.

The other will appear in Campbelltown Local Court on August 6.

Both officers were suspended with pay.