Police officer arrested on suspicion of rape
Getty ImagesA police officer has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
He is a serving Durham Police officer and was arrested earlier this month, according to the force.
A spokesperson said the officer was immediately suspended and had since been released on bail.
He is alleged to have raped a woman while off duty.
A criminal investigation has been launched by the force's Professional Standards Department.
The BBC has asked the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) if it is investigating.
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