Essex Police Officer Remanded on Child Sexual Communication Charges

Essex Police Officer Remanded on Child Sexual Communication Charges

An Essex police officer, PC Mark Ling, 38, has been remanded in custody following an appearance at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court.

PC Ling faces a series of charges, including one count of sexual communication with a child, two counts of cyber flashing, and eight additional counts of sexual communication with a child.

The magistrates’ court has ordered PC Ling to remain in custody until his next court appearance, scheduled for 27th November at Ipswich Crown Court, where he will face further proceedings on these charges.

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