Police officer pleads not guilty to raping woman while on duty
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sergeant David Stansbury appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday morning, accused of raping a woman aged 16 or over. There will be a further hearing in the middle of September, which you are required to attend.” Asked if he understood what had been said, Stansbury replied: “I do.” Virginia Cornwall appeared for the prosecution during the hearing, while Jennifer Tallentire represented Stansbury. Devon and Cornwall Police previously said the charges, which were reported to the force in September 2020, related to alleged incidents in Plymouth in 2009 while Stansbury was on duty.