A serving Greater Manchester Police officer has been charged with sex offences.
Detective Sergeant Richard Mills, 40, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault between January 2014 and September 2016.
DS Mills, who works at Nexus House, has been suspended from duty and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today (Thursday 20 July).
The charges follow an investigation by GMP's Professional Standards Branch.
Disciplinary proceedings will recommence following the conclusion of criminal proceedings.

Shree Bharatiya Mandal Indian Association of Tameside Celebrates Republic Day and Opens New Community Polytunnel
The Shed Tameside to Host Open Days in Bid to Welcome More Members
Community Voices Shape Dementia and Delirium Support in Tameside
Reform UK candidate for Gorton and Denton by-election announced