Shropshire Star

Telford police officer bailed on two rape charges

A West Mercia police officer has appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court facing two allegations of rape.

Published

Constable Vinod Kumar Dahiya, 44, is also accused of assaulting a woman by beating.

Judge Robin Onions yesterday adjourned the case until February 17 for a plea and case management hearing.

The rape allegations relate to two occasions this year between May 14 and 17 and June 1 and 6.

The assault charge is alleged to have been committed on May 15.

Dahiya, of Muxton, Telford, was allowed bail with a condition of not contacting the alleged victim.

Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article.