British police officer charged with five sexual offences in London
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Pmnewsnigeria
British police officer Harman Singh is facing charges of attempted rape, three sexual assaults and intentional strangulation of a woman in January 2026. Suspended since his arrest, he is due to appear on 19 October at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, after the Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges.
British police officer Harman Singh has been charged in London with attempted rape, three sexual assaults and intentional strangulation, over alleged offences against a woman in January 2026. The Metropolitan Police announced that he will appear on Monday 19 October at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
The allegations were reported to police in January. Singh, who was assigned to the Metropolitan Police’s North Area Command Unit, was arrested on 10 January and then released on bail while the investigation continued, according to London police.
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