Former Peterborough police officer denies sexually assaulting woman

A former police officer has denied sexually assaulting a woman who he is said to have met on a dating app.
By Stephen Briggs
Published 16th Feb 2022, 15:44 BST
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Pc Benjamin Mace, formally of Cambridgeshire Police, wore a suit as he appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old, of Woodston, Peterborough, indicated a plea of not guilty to the single charge of sexual assault.

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He is accused of sexually touching a woman in Peterborough in 2019.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the alleged incident happened while Mace was off-duty.

He was bailed to appear before Chelmsford Crown Court for a plea hearing on March 16.