Former Police Officer Accused of Sexual Assault

Former West Mercia Police officer Oliver Dines, 33, faces trial at Worcester Crown Court for allegedly sexually assaulting two women while on duty in Herefordshire in 2020. The prosecution claims Dines engaged in inappropriate touching, first asking one victim about her relationship status and then touching her bottom during a hug. He is also accused of similar behavior with a second woman, touching her inside her trousers after taking a statement. Prosecutor Jonathan Stone emphasized that neither woman consented and described Dines’s actions as exploiting his position of power. Dines has denied the charges, asserting that his interactions were not inappropriate. The trial is ongoing, with the jury hearing testimonies from the alleged victims about their experiences.