Queensland police officer accused of raping woman he met on a dating site
A police officer accused of raping a woman he met on a dating site has been granted bail in a Queensland court.
The 23-year-old constable was charged with rape and assault after a woman came forward over the weekend alleging the crime.
It is alleged he choked and sexually assaulted her after meeting on the website Plenty of Fish.
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— Marlina Whop (@MarlinaWhop) April 17, 2016
The officer from the Northern Police Region was arrested on Sunday after an investigation by Queensland Police’s Ethical Standard’s Committee.
The man has been charged with two counts of rape and count of assault.
He appeared in the Brisbane Magistrate's Court today where he received bail. The court heard the alleged crime occurred after the woman met the officer on a dating website.
The arrest came after a woman reported the alleged incidents to police on Saturday.
BREAKING Magistrate grants bail to suspended police officer who's accused of rape @7NewsQueensland
— Marlina Whop (@MarlinaWhop) April 17, 2016
The Queensland Police Service said in a statement the officer had been suspended from official duties.
Anyone with information that could assist police has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppers.com.au.
