9 October 2023 13:30 Met officer charged with sexual assault A serving officer is due to appear in court charged with sexual assault.

A serving officer is due to appear in court charged with sexual assault.

Police Constable Rachel Bright attached to the South West Command Unit, is due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 10 October.

It follows an incident that is alleged to have taken place while the officer was off duty in December 2022, involving a woman known to her.

She was charged via postal charge requisition in mid-September.

The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards are aware.

Sergeant Bright is suspended from duty.