Thames Valley Police officer denies child sex offence
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The officer, who is based at Slough police station, has been suspended
A police sergeant has pleaded not guilty to a child sex offence.
Sgt Cerrig Shardlow, 44, who is based at Slough police station in Berkshire, faces one count of attempted sexual communication with a child.
He remains on unconditional bail following the plea hearing at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday. A trial date has been set for 29 April next year.
Thames Valley Police previously said the officer had been suspended from duty.
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