West Midlands Police officer faces sex assault charges

A serving police officer has been charged with sexual assault and misconduct in a public office.

The charges against Steven Walters, 47, relate to offences allegedly committed against three women between January and April last year, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said.

It said the West Midlands Police constable, based at Sutton Coldfield, is currently suspended from duty.

He is due before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday.

The IPCC said he has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of misconduct in a public office.

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