Greater Manchester Police officer charged with sexual assault

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Image caption, PC James Holt, 32, was based at the City of Manchester district

A police officer has been charged with sexual assault.

PC James Holt, 32, was arrested after a complaint was made to the professional standards branch of Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

The officer, based in the City of Manchester district, has been released on bail until 3 March.

He has been placed on restricted duties and misconduct proceedings will continue once criminal proceedings have concluded, the force said.

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