A police officer was charged with the sexual assault of a woman while on duty.

The force confirmed that Liam Porter, 40 years old, is serving as an officer with Hampshire Constabulary.

It said that PC Porter was accused of carrying out an attack on Clanfield village 18 January.

According to the force, the officer was suspended from duty and will appear in court before Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 12 July.

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