Greater Manchester Police officer charged with sexually assaulting child

Monday, 1 January 2024 12:01

By Simon Drury

A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) constable has been charged with sexually assaulting a child under 13.

Thirty four-year-old PC Dean Dempster, who was posted to GMP's Oldham district, was charged with sexual assault on a child under 13 and misconduct in a public office, following an investigation.

He has been remanded in custody following his arrest yesterday and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.

The officer has been suspended from duty and misconduct proceedings will resume upon the conclusion of criminal proceedings.

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