A MID Wales Police detective has been charged with a serious sexual assault and suspended from duty.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed today (February 7) that one of their detectives has been suspended from duty and charged with sexual assault by penetration.
DC Sam Garside, was based in the Ceredigion division before being taken off active duty last year.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that DC Garside was suspended from duties back in July 2023 when it was reported that he had committed an offence while off duty in December 2021.
The 30-year-old officer is set to appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on March 6, 2024.
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Senior investigating officer Huw Davies said that “swift action” action was taken as soon as the force were made aware of the allegation.
“This is a serious allegation, and I recognise it will cause concern among our communities,” said Mr Davies.
“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.
“Legal proceedings are now underway, and it is important to avoid further commentary while this process takes place.”
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