A correctional officer has been charged after allegedly assaulting a male inmate at a NSW prison.
The alleged assault took place at Shortland Correctional Centre in Cessnock in January this year.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on Monday at Wyong Police Station following inquiries by the Corrective Services Investigation Unit (CSIU).
He was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and threat/cause injury/harm to prevent information to police.
The man was given conditional bail and will appear at Cessnock Local Court on Wednesday April 3.