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Six arrested over IW sex offences: Three are serving police officers

This in from the police, in their own words. Ed


This morning (Thursday, December 11) officers from Hampshire Constabulary arrested six men on suspicion of conspiracy to commit serious sexual offences on the Isle of Wight.

Three of the six are serving Hampshire Constabulary police officers.

The arrests follow recent information reported by a victim who is a member of the public. The information relates to incidents alleged to have taken place during 2014.

The investigation is ongoing.

Hampshire Constabulary’s Isle of Wight District commander, Superintendent Julie Fry said:

“A key part of maintaining public trust and confidence is fulfilling our responsibility to investigate fully any allegation, irrespective of those involved.

“Specialist officers are providing care and support to the victim, and we would ask the public and the media to respect the welfare of everyone affected at this early stage of the investigation.”

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