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A three-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has been charged with assault in relation to an on-duty event in 2017, says the force.

In a news release Tuesday, Edmonton police said the charge stems from “an on-duty incident while dealing with a subject in the area of Jasper Avenue and 103 Street.”

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The incident occurred in December 2017.

The charge follows an investigation by the EPS Professional Standards Branch which was reviewed by Alberta Justice.

Const. Matthew O’Mara is facing one charge of assault. He remains on duty, in a non-patrol capacity.