Statement on conviction of Police Constable David Jones

Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison, head of Professional Standards Department, said: " I would like to thank those women who came forward to report these matters as this can be incredibly difficult, particularly when the individual is a serving police officer.

"As an organisation, we know how much damage can be caused to public trust and confidence in policing by the actions of those who do not live our values, who do not carry out their role with integrity, and who do not uphold the standards we expect in policing.

"The officer remains suspended and will be the subject of misconduct proceedings at the conclusion of the criminal case."