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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Rob Evans

Spy cops scandal: ‘creepy’ officer formed sexual relationship with teen in 1990s

Andy Coles with a beard, wearing glasses and an earring.
Andy Coles while working as an undercover police officer in the 1990s. Photograph: Noor Admani/Arrow

A “creepy” undercover police officer in his 30s formed a sexual relationship with a teenage activist without disclosing his true identity to her, a public inquiry has been told.

The activist, known as Jessica, said the deception by Andy Coles, the undercover officer, was “disgusting and gross”.

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