A serving east London police officer has been charged with rape.
PC Jorden Brown, who is attached to the Central East Command Unit which includes Hackney and Tower Hamlets, is accused of rape and three counts of actual bodily harm.
The alleged offences occurred between November 2018 and February 2019.
They relate to one victim and allegedly took place off-duty.
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Brown, who is suspended from duty, is due to attend Barkingside Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (February 8).
Det Supt Dan Rutland, from the Central East Command Unit, said: "PC Brown has been suspended and criminal proceedings will now follow.
"While I recognise the inevitable strength of public feeling, it is important that nothing is said that will put those proceedings at risk."
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