Police officer who led investigation into Brittany Higgins's rape allegation reveals he is sexual assault survivor

The head investigator into Brittany Higgins's allegation that she had been raped has revealed he is a survivor of sexual assault. Key points: Detective Superintendent Scott Moller has told an ACT inquiry that he was sexually assaulted 45 years ago Superintendent Moller says his personal history with sexual assault has "driven" his desire to work in the police force and to work with victims The senior ACT police officer was also questioned over the liking of a social media post criticising the Director of Public Prosecutions Detective Superintendent Scott Moller disclosed the information on his third day of giving evidence to an ACT board of inquiry, which is examining the conduct of criminal justice agencies in the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann. Denial of undercharging sexual assault cases Superintendent Moller also denied that police were under-charging alleged sexual offenders at the time Ms Higgins made her complaint. Senior cop walks back claims Brittany Higgins's support person was 'inappropriate' Earlier this morning, Superintendent Moller backed away from his criticism of ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates and her actions to support Ms Higgins. But Dr Dwyer on Wednesday pointed to Ms Yates's role in facilitating a second police interview with Ms Higgins, and Superintendent Moller agreed she had "made it easier".