Hampshire police officer to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting woman (Image: NQ)
A SERVING Hampshire police officer has denied sexually assaulting a woman.
Liam Porter has been charged following an incident in the village of Clanfield, just north of Portsmouth, on January 18.
The 40-year-old is accused of “intentionally” touching the alleged victim without her consent, Isleworth Crown Court heard on Tuesday afternoon.
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The offence is alleged to have happened while the officer was on duty.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge during the five-minute hearing.
Porter, of Sway Road, Lymington, who is suspended from duty, was granted conditional bail and will stand trial on December 4, 2023.
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