Serving police officer charged with sexually assaulting a child
A serving police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a child.
PC Dean Dempster, 34, who works for Greater Manchester Police (GMP), is accused of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13.
He is to appear in custody at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court today and has been suspended until the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
GMP said in a statement: ‘On Sunday 31 December 2023, serving GMP officer PC Dean Dempster (20/02/1989), who was posted to GMP’s Oldham district, was charged with sexual assault on a child under 13 and misconduct in a public office, following an investigation by GMP.
‘He has been remanded into custody and will attend Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday 1 January 2024.
‘The officer has been suspended from duty and misconduct proceedings will resume upon the conclusion of criminal proceedings.’
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