Greater Manchester Police officer held over workplace sexual assault

A serving police officer has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in connection with an investigation into misconduct in the workplace, police have said.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a 47-year-old man had been arrested and suspended from his role.

A force spokeswoman said the misconduct allegations were being investigated by GMP's Professional Standards Branch.

She added that the arrested officer remains in custody for questioning.

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