Thames Valley Police officer charged with child sex offence

The officer, who is based at Slough police station, has been suspended

A serving police sergeant has been charged with a child sex offence.

Sgt Cerrig Shardlow, who is based at Slough police station in Berkshire, faces one count of attempted sexual communication with a child.

Sgt Shardlow, 44, is due to appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on 5 April.

Thames Valley Police said the officer was charged following an investigation by the force. He has also been suspended from duty.