Police Officer Charged With Attempted GBH

A Dorset policeman has been charged with trying to inflict grievous bodily harm on a 26 year old woman.

She was taken to Poole Hospital back in March 2011 with bruises to her face and body, following an incident at Norwich Avenue West in Bournemouth.

The 34 year old man, who lives in Bournemouth, is currently suspended from the force.

He appeared before Bournemouth Magistrates Court on Friday 14th October 2011 and will re-appear at the Crown Court on Friday 21st October 2011.