Serving Met PC charged with rape
He's due in court in May
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with multiple sex offences
Pc Dion Arnold is facing seven charges including four of rape following an investigation by Surrey Police.
The charges relate to a report made earlier this year and to offences that allegedly happened while Arnold, who is attached to South West Command Unit, was off duty.
Arnold appeared at Guildford Magistrates' Court later that day and was remanded in custody to next appear at Guildford Crown Court on May 1, the spokesman added.
He is currently suspended from duty.
He was arrested by Surrey Police on March 29.
The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed.
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