The alleged victim had asked the police for help after her then-partner threatened to put scantily clad photos of her on the internet - before PC James Andrew Darnton is accused of raping her in her own home
An on-duty GMP constable raped a young student in her home after she called the police when her former boyfriend threatened to share photos of her online, a court has heard.
“He grabbed my breasts and squeezed and then turned me around and lent me over the worktop where the washing machine was underneath." Darnton, now 53, allegedly said he would contact the victim again, however left and never returned. He faces one charge of rape between June 4 and July 1, 2009 which he denies.
Where to go if you've been affected by rape or sexual assault - Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live, or have been sexually assaulted, within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.
“He accepts that it would be profoundly wrong to have sexual intercourse with a young woman while investigating her complaint. He denies any such sexual contact.”
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