Thames Valley Police officer charged with child sex offence
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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.
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