A Merseyside Police officer has appeared in court accused of "abusing his position for sexual purposes".
PC Adam Hoyle has been charged with four offences of misconduct in a public office, which the ECHO understands relate to three separate women. The 39-year-old also faces three counts of unauthorised access to computer material.
He appeared before Liverpool Magistrates' Court this morning, Tuesday. Hoyle, of Yelverton Close in Halewood, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during a brief hearing.
