WHITBY, Ont. _ For the second time in a week, a Durham police officer has been charged with assault while on duty.

Const. Glen Turpin, 38, was allegedly in a physical confrontation in a holding cell in March 2006 and again at a holding cell in June of last year.

Both incidents allegedly happened at a police station in Whitby, Ont.

The 17-year veteran has been suspended with pay.

Last week, Const. Craig Wiles was charged with two counts of assault. (CKDO)© 2008 The Canadian Press