Senior police officer accused of sexual harassment and suspended
Senior police officer is accused of sexual harassment and suspended from duty
- Senior officer has been suspended as he faces sexual harassment allegations
- The Greater Manchester Police officer will be investigated over behaviour
A senior police officer has been suspended by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as he faces allegations of sexual harassment.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it is considering a referral from the force about an unnamed high-ranking officer.
The police watchdog said in a statement: ‘We have received a conduct referral from Greater Manchester Police in relation to allegations of sexual harassment by a senior officer.
A senior police officer suspended by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is facing sexual harassment allegations
‘We will now assess the available information to determine if any further action is required from us.’
Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods, of GMP, earlier said the officer had been suspended.
He said: ‘Following an allegation of misconduct, a senior officer has been suspended from duty and referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation into their standards of professional behaviour.’
Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods (pictured), of GMP, earlier said the officer had been suspended
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