Serving Greater Manchester Police officer charged with sexually assaulting a child

PC Dean Dempster, 34, who was based in the Oldham division of GMP, was due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today

A serving Greater Manchester Police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a child, the force said in a statement.

PC Dean Dempster, 34, who was based in the Oldham division of GMP, was due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today (Monday).

The officer has been suspended until the outcome of the criminal proceedings, said GMP. He has been charged with sexual assault of a child under 13 and misconduct in a public office.

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GMP said in a brief statement on its website: "On Sunday 31 December 2023, serving GMP officer PC Dean Dempster (20/02/1989), 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 by GMP.

"He has been remanded into custody and will attend Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday 1 January 2024.

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

No further details were provided.