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<\/p>\nA female police officer allegedly put her hand up a woman's skirt after drinking Prosecco on a night out.<\/p>\n
Wimbledon Magistrates' Court heard PC Rachel Bright, 45, be charged with sexual assault on Tuesday morning for an incident in December 2022. The Metropolitan Police officer is accused of complimenting a woman on her body before putting her hand up her skirt in Wandsworth.<\/p>\n
It was heard at Wimbledon Magistrates, that PC Bright of the South West Command Unit had been drinking Prosecco and "gradually became more inappropriate towards the complainant".<\/p>\n
The alleged victim also accuses PC Bright of "acting in an overtly affectionate manner" towards her. The hearing will pick up again on November 6 at Kingston Crown Court.<\/p>\n
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Until then, PC Bright has been released on bail, provided she doesn't contact the complainant.<\/p>\n
The Met confirmed PC Bright was not on duty during the alleged night out incident. She's since been suspended from duty following the charge.<\/p>\n
The Met\u2019s Directorate of Professional Standards are aware.<\/p>\n
If you or somebody you know has been affected by this story, contact Victim Support for free, confidential advice on 08 08 16 89 111 or visit their website, www.victimsupport.org.uk.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n