Two police officers have been charged with a serious sexual assault, it was revealed yesterday.

Both officers also face an allegation of perverting the course of justice. A police spokesman said the pair had been suspended from duty.

The spokesman added: “The officers have not been found guilty, it must be dealt with before the courts.”

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