The trial of PC Simon Mitchell, a Devon and Cornwall police officer accused of sexual assault, is set to begin today, September 3rd, at Bristol Crown Court.
Mitchell, 42, from Bideford, first appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court in July 2023, facing a single charge of sexual assault. The alleged incident is reported to have taken place in June 2022.
Having pleaded not guilty, Mitchell’s case was transferred to Bristol Crown Court for today’s proceedings.
Proceedings ongoing.
