James Darnton: Manchester police officer is charged with rape
The Temporary Detective Inspector is due before a court in 2023.
Published 24th Aug 2022, 13:55 GMT
A serving Greater Manchester police officer has been charged with rape, the force has confirmed.
James Andrew Darnton, 51, who is a Temporary Detective Inspector within the Public Protection Governance Unit, will appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday 10 July 2023.
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Hide AdThe charge relates to a report, received in October 2021, regarding an incident involving a woman in 2009.
The officer has been suspended.
GMP added misconduct proceedings will recommence after criminal proceedings conclude.