Senior NSW police constable charged with rape
The 27-year-old NSW Police Force senior constable was arrested following "extensive inquiries". (AAP file image)
A NSW senior constable has been charged with rape following an alleged attack at a Tamworth home in January.
Police today revealed the officer has been suspended and charged with sexual intercourse without consent and assault with an act of indecency following the alleged attack about 3am on January 22.
It was reported to police three days later and the 27-year-old senior constable, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested following "extensive inquiries", a NSW Police spokeswoman said.
The spokeswoman wouldn't confirm if the victim was a man or a woman or if they were known to the officer.
He's due to at Dubbo Local Court on April 18.
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