A police officer has denied seven charges of family violence at his trial at Auckland District Court. Photo / FileA police officer has denied seven charges of family violence at his trial at Auckland District Court. Photo / FileWarning: Disturbing contentThe ex-wife of a police officer on trial said he called her "a useless woman" who couldn't hold on to a baby when she had a miscarriage just days after he allegedly kicked her in the stomach. The officer, who has name suppression, is facing seven charges of family violence relating to his ex-wife, former stepson and nephew over a seven-year period. The officer allegedly assaulted his nephew in the back of a police car after he ran away from home.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 13, 2021 23:48 UTC