Renewed Bail for Sex Attack Claim PC

A police officer from the Plymouth area who was arrested over allegations of a serious sex attack has had his bail extended for a second time.

Arrested and interviewed after being accused of a sexual assault on May 7, the police constable, who has not been named, has been suspended.

He was initially released on police bail until July 8, and on that date was rebailed until yesterday.

A police spokesman said the policeman’s bail was yesterday extended for a further month, until November 7.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it was leading an inquiry into allegations against the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary policeman.

Both the commission and police have said they will name the officer only if he is charged.

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