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Sami Quadri

Met police officer charged with sexually assaulting colleague

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty

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A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty.

PC Joseph Demir is alleged to have assaulted his colleague in March 2020 when he was a student officer at Hendon Training School.

The offence was reported on July 1.

Mr Demir, who is part of the North West Basic Command Unit, was charged with sexual assault on Wednesday, March 9.

He is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

He has been placed on restricted duties and was charged following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.

A misconduct hearing will take place once criminal proceedings have concluded.

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