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Miriam Burrell

Serving Met officer denies sexually assaulting woman on night out

Chris Lee, 38, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court

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A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court to deny sexually assaulting a woman.

PC Chris Lee, 38, a street duties instructor who works with new officers, has been suspended by the force.

He appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and blue tie.

Lee spoke to confirm his name before entering a not guilty plea to a single count of sexual assault in November 2021.

The incident is alleged to have occurred while Lee was off duty during a night out.

Judge Fiona Barrie said Lee, from Surbiton, south-west London, faces a four-day trial starting on October 16.

Lee, who is attached to the Central West Command Unit, was granted unconditional bail.

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