Student police officer charged with stalking
Oliver Hampson, who is based in Weston Super Mare, was arrested in February
A serving Avon and Somerset Police officer has been charged with stalking as part of an investigation that began at the start of the year.
Allegations were first made about 24-year-old student officer Oliver Hampson in January.
Hampson, who is based in Weston Super Mare, is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court today (1 November).
Supt Lisa Simpson said: “We know the fact a serious criminal charge has been brought against a serving officer will be of great concern to the public.
“We’d like to reassure our communities that an investigation was launched as soon as the allegations were made, resulting in the officer being arrested and suspended from duty.
“As a result of these detailed enquiries, a file of evidence was gathered and submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which authorised the charge of stalking to be brought.
“We’re unable to go into further details at this stage as we cannot risk prejudicing the ongoing criminal proceedings.”
Hampson was arrested on Thursday 2 February and has been suspended from duty.
A parallel investigation is being carried out by our Professional Standards Department which will focus on whether any standards of professional behaviour have been breached.