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17:19 GMT, Monday, 17 November 2008

Asian officer faces assault claim

Parm Sandhu

The Metropolitan Police are investigating the conduct of its most senior female Asian officer after reports of an alleged assault.

A Met spokesman confirmed that they have received a report from Kent police involving Ch Insp Parm Sandhu.

A man claimed he was assaulted by Ch Insp Sandhu on 20 September, although Kent police said they found no evidence to support the allegation.

Ch Insp Sandhu was honoured in 2006 for her work after the 7 July bombings.

The incident is alleged to have taken place at a school football match in Sevenoaks, Kent.

Ch Insp Sandhu has not been charged and denies any wrongdoing.

The Met said, as a matter of routine procedure, their internal Directorate of Professional Services is now considering the report from Kent police.

The man who complained to police on 24 September - four days after the alleged incident - is believed to be Ms Sandhu's former husband, who is also a Met officer.

Ch Insp Sandhu, 44, is currently posted to the London borough of Croydon and the Met spokeswoman said she has not been suspended while the directorate reviews the report from police in Kent.

Ch Insp Sandhu was awarded the Asian Woman of Achievement Award in 2006, for her public service, largely for her work in reassuring the community in the aftermath of the 7 July terrorist attacks on London's transport system.




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