North Yorkshire police officer Joseph McCabe denies sexual assault

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Joseph McCabe (centre wearing a mask)
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Joseph McCabe (picture in centre wearing a mask) appeared at York Magistrates' Court

A serving police officer charged with sexual assault by touching has appeared in court.

Joseph McCabe, 27, from Harrogate, denied the offence during a short hearing at York Magistrates' Court.

District judge Adrian Lower granted him unconditional bail. A trial date has been set for 11 October at the same court.

North Yorkshire Police said Mr McCabe had been suspended from duty pending the outcome of legal proceedings.

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