Police officer accused of child sex offences

A police officer has been charged with multiple sexual offences against children.

PC Paul Hanson, 32, based at Bedworth police station, is accused of seven counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 13-15.

He has also been charged with three counts of rape of a girl and one count of sexual assault.

Warwickshire Police say the officer is currently suspended from duty.

PC Hanson is due to appear at Coventry Magistrates’ Court on 14 February.