A Hastings based police officer currently under suspension will stand trial at Chichester Crown Court on Monday (May 17th).
PC Steven Lodge, 39, will face two allegations of sexual touching and one count of voyeurism.
The alleged offence occurred when Lodge was off duty between 2018 and 2019 and the victims are known to him.
PC Lodge may face further disciplinary proceedings following the conclusion of the court case.
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Chris New is in the middle of a busy year at The Stables Theatre in Hastings with three new plays and a busy teaching schedule. After graduating from RADA Chris enjoyed huge success in the West End, starring opposite Alan Cumming in the 2006 revival of Martin Sherman’s Bent for which he won an Evening […]