A SERVING Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty.
PC Joseph Demir was a student cop at Hendon Training School when the alleged attack took place.
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The officer, from the North West Basic Command Unit, is now working under restricted duties.
He was charged by post last month with sexual assault and will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
A statement from the Met Police today, said: “The incident is alleged to have happened on 10 March 2020 when PC Demir was a student officer at Hendon Training School.
“The offence was reported on 1 July 2020.
“PC Demir, who has been placed on restricted duties, was charged following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.
“A misconduct hearing will take place once criminal proceedings have concluded.”
