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Police officer denies harassment
A police sergeant has pleaded not guilty to charges of harassment and possessing a knife in a public place.

Mark Murphy, 38, of Downham Market, appeared before Norwich magistrates to deny the charges.

He entered no plea to further charges of failing to provide a breath specimen for analysis and possession of firearm ammunition without a certificate.

He was bailed on conditions including a 24-hour curfew at his parents' home and is to reappear at the court on 2 May.

A spokesman for Norfolk Police said the charges did not relate to his role as an officer and the sergeant was currently suspended from his role.



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