A SERVING Hampshire police officer has denied sexually assaulting a woman.

Liam Porter has been charged following an incident in the village of Clanfield, just north of Portsmouth, on January 18.

The 40-year-old is accused of “intentionally” touching the alleged victim without her consent, Isleworth Crown Court heard on Tuesday afternoon.

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The offence is alleged to have happened while the officer was on duty.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge during the five-minute hearing.

Porter, of Sway Road, Lymington, who is suspended from duty, was granted conditional bail and will stand trial on December 4, 2023.

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