Staffordshire Police officer charged with assault

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Image caption, The assault charge is in connection with an incident on Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, on 5 October, police said

A serving police officer has appeared in court after being charged with common assault.

The case comes after an incident in Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, on 5 October, Staffordshire Police said.

PC Colin James Gay, who works in its force operations department, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

The 49-year-old has been given unconditional bail and told his next appearance will be 1 April.

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