Sussex Police officer charged with sexually assaulting woman

The 34-year-old has been suspended from the force

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 12th Jan 2023
Last updated 12th Jan 2023

A Sussex Police inspector will appear in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman known to him.

34-year-old Michael Sinden is alleged to have committed the offence in Eastbourne on March 10th last year, while off duty.

The force said Sinden has been suspended from duty.

He will appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on January 25th.

The matter was referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct who directed that a local investigation by the Professional Standards Department should be conducted.

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