A WEST Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with off-duty sexual offences.
PC Charlie Valente, 23, a student officer based at Learning and Organisational Development, has been charged with three counts of sexual touching.
He is currently suspended from duty.
A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: "A West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with off-duty sexual offences.
"PC Charlie Valente, 23, a student officer based at Learning and Organisational Development, has been charged with three counts of sexual touching.
"The charges relate to offences committed against two female victims between November 4 and 5, 2022, in Leeds.
"He initially appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on November 1 and is next due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday, November 29.
"PC Valente is currently suspended from duty."
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