Police officer faces sex charge

A police officer appeared in court on Tuesday in relation to an alleged indecent assault on a woman.

Paul McKenna, 35, a Dorset police officer, appeared before magistrates in Bournemouth charged with indecent assault on a female aged 16 or over.

The alleged offence took place in Christchurch on 30 December 2003.

Pc McKenna, who lives in Bournemouth, was granted unconditional bail. The case was adjourned until 12 October for committal to crown court.