Two police officers in court over indecent image of child

Greater Manchester Police said the two officers had been suspended

Two Greater Manchester Police officers will go on trial accused of making and sending an indecent image of a child.

PC Cameron Barker, 27, of Droylsden, denied making an indecent photograph of a child on 23 March 2019 at Leeds Magistrates' Court.

PC James Williams, 39, of Tyldesley, Wigan, pleaded not guilty to distributing an indecent photograph of a child.

Mr Williams is accused of sending the image to Mr Barker.

Both defendants were granted bail ahead of a trial arranged for 22 November at the same court.

The force said the two officers had been suspended pending the outcome the court case and any subsequent misconduct hearing.

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