A Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with rape and stalking.
PC Jake Cummings, from Hemel Hempstead, appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Friday, police said.
The 23-year-old is accused of rape, two counts of stalking, two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, and possession of an offensive weapon, relating to one female victim in Hertfordshire.
The alleged offences took place while Cummings was off duty.
