A SERVING Thames Valley Police officer has appeared in court this morning charged with three counts of misconduct in a public office.

Oliver Perry Smith, of Denman Road, Newbury is alleged to have entered into inappropriate relationships with women he met while working as a policeman.

He appeared in Slough Magistrates' Court this morning (January 11). 

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The 38-year-old is charged with three offences of misconduct in a public office involving inappropriate relationships he formed with multiple women during the course of his duties.

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He has also been charged with two counts of computer misuse.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigated Perry-Smith following a referral by Thames Valley Police.

The police officer spoke only to confirm his address and his age.

He was wearing a navy three piece suit and a face covering, which he took off to speak. 

District Judge Goozee sent the case to Reading Crown Court on February 15. 

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