Dyfed-Powys Police detective denies sexually assaulting woman
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The officer has been suspended from Dyfed-Powys Police
A Dyfed-Powys Police detective has denied sexually assaulting a woman by penetration.
Det Con Sam Garside, 30, appeared before Swansea Crown Court on Monday morning.
The alleged assault was reported to have happened whilst he was off duty on 3 December 2021.
He has been suspended from his work in the Ceredigion division of Dyfed-Powys Police since July 2023.
Senior investigating officer Huw Davies said it was a "serious allegation".
"I would like to give an assurance that swift action was taken when the allegation was made, and we now await the result of the criminal justice process," he added.
A trial date was set for 25 November at Swansea Crown Court.