PC charged with non-fatal strangulation of partner

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Lincolnshire Police said PC Thomas DeZan had been suspended from duty

A serving police officer has been charged with non-fatal strangulation and engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour towards a partner.

It is alleged that PC Thomas DeZan, 32, who is based in Skegness, committed the offences between 1 June and 15 August 2024.

Lincolnshire Police said PC DeZan had been suspended from duty.

He is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on 24 September.

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