Police officer arrested and charged with Rape and Indecent assault Featured
4 October, 2020. Police Commissioner Caldwell states that a 29-year-old Police Constable has been arrested and charged with Rape and Indecent assault.
This matter allegedly occurred on Sunday 27th of September 2020 whilst the 18-year-old young woman was in police custody.
It was reported to Police on Tuesday 29 September and after a criminal investigation an arrest was made on Thursday 1 October 2020.
The matter is also a subject of a separate Professional Standards investigation.
Commissioner Caldwell suspended the police constable prior to his arrest.
The accused appeared at the Magistrate Court today and is remanded in custody while investigation continues.
This matter is now before the Court and we wish to protect the privacy of this young woman and her family. Full victim support services to the young woman and her family have been put in place.
