An investigation into an off-duty assault committed by a Bay of Plenty officer resulted in no prosecution. Photo / NZME

A Bay of Plenty police officer has assaulted a person known to them while off duty.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) oversaw a police investigation following a complaint.

However, the investigation found it was not in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.

The police pursued a
restorative process with the officer instead, who successfully completed all conditions.

A separate employment investigation found the officer’s behaviour constituted serious misconduct.