Court proceedings will be taken against a 36 year old Constable from Southern District on allegations of assault.

It will be alleged that in May and June 2013, he assaulted a woman with whom he was in a significant relationship.  He was not on duty at the time.

Professional Standards investigated after a complaint was made in August.

The Constable will be summonsed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on four counts of assault arising from the two separate incidents.

The Constable will remain on duty, in a non-operational capacity, while the matters are dealt with by the court.

It is not appropriate to comment further on this matter as it is before the court.