A North Island police officer who allegedly assaulted and strangled his partner at the weekend has appeared in court.
The man, who has name suppression, appeared at Hamilton District Court on Monday facing two charges.
He has been charged with assaulting a person who he is in a family relationship with and for putting pressure on the victim's neck to intentionally disrupt her breathing.
The alleged attack happened on Saturday.
A police media spokeswoman confirmed the officer was currently stood down.
