Peel police have charged an officer who has been in the service for 16 years with assault during an arrest in November, 2019.

On Nov. 20, Peel police began an investigation into an allegation of assault by an officer during an arrest on Nov. 14.

Const. Sean Osborne is charged with a count of assault, and a count of attempting to obstruct justice, according to Peel police news statement released on Friday.

“I would like to assure the public that any allegations of an unlawful act carried out by our members will be investigated quickly and thoroughly,” said Chief Nishan Duraiappah.

Osborne is suspended with pay and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Mar. 16.