A Stevenage-based police constable is under investigation following a complaint that he may have used his position for a sexual purpose.
The 32-year-old Herts police officer was arrested on January 22 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
A spokeswoman for the Independent Office for Police Conduct: "We can confirm that a 32-year-old Hertfordshire police constable based at Stevenage police station, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has been released on police bail until a later date this month.
"An investigation, conducted by Hertfordshire police under the direction and control of the IOPC, follows a complaint the officer may have abused their position for a sexual purpose."
The Independent Office for Police Conduct oversees the police complaints and investigates the most serious matters independent of the police and government.
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