Manchester cop charged with sex offences
A serving Greater Manchester Police officer stands accused of serious sex offences. Detective Sergeant Richard Mills faces three counts of sexual assault dating from January 2014 to September 2016.
DS Mills suspended amid sex assault probe
Born January 28, 1983, Mills works out of Nexus House. Since the allegations surfaced, he has been suspended while police and courts investigate.
Police watchdog launches criminal charges
Greater Manchester Police’s Professional Standards Branch uncovered the claims during a detailed probe. Their findings led to DS Mills being charged.
Court date set for July
The detective is due before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on July 20, 2023 to face the sexual assault charges.
Disciplinary action paused pending trial
The force has frozen all internal disciplinary proceedings against DS Mills until the criminal case wraps up, ensuring a fair, unbiased process.