Police officer appears in court charged with rape after Boxing Day ‘attack’
A SPECIAL police constable has today appeared in court charged with rape.
Daniel Carson, 25, is accused of attacking the alleged victim on Boxing Day, 2019.
He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court today for a brief hearing.
Carson was bailed to appear at Minshull Street Crown on September 5.
The Greater Manchester Police officer has been based in the force’s Rochdale division since 2019.
He was charged with rape last month following the alleged incident.
Carson has been suspended from duty while criminal proceedings are active.
A spokesperson from GMP said: “Special Constable Daniel Carson, 25, who was based within GMP’s Rochdale division, has been charged with rape in connection with an incident that occurred in December 2019.
“He has been suspended from duty. Misconduct proceedings will recommence upon conclusion of criminal proceedings.”