A police officer in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been arrested over allegations of domestic violence.
New Hampshire State Police say 28-year-old Michael MacNeilly, an officer with the Manchester Police Department, was arrested Tuesday.
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MacNeilly is facing six counts of simple assault, as well as charges of obstructing the report of a crime or injury and criminal mischief.
All the charges against him are misdemeanors, state police said.
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The city's police department contacted state police after determining the case to be a conflict of interest.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visiting www.thehotline.org or texting LOVEIS to 22522.
State police said MacNeilly was released on personal recognizance bail and is due to appear in the 9th Circuit Court in Manchester at an unspecified date.
NBC10 Boston reached out to the Manchester Police Department, but did not hear back Tuesday night.
State police noted Wednesday that Manchester police referred them the case on Oct. 18.
No further information was immediately available.
