West Mercia Police officer charged with rape

A West Mercia Police officer has been charged with rape.

David Parsons, 28, a police constable based in South Worcestershire Local Policing Area, is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court later today.

The charge relates to an incident off-duty and the officer is currently suspended.

West Mercia Police will not make any further comment in relation to the case, however, will do so when court proceedings have concluded.

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