Two police officers charged with making or distributing indecent image of child

Two serving police officers in Manchester have been charged with making or distributing an indecent image of a child. Cameron Barker, 26, and James Williams, 39, have been suspended pending criminal proceedings, GMP said.

They have been charged in relation to an image that alleged to have been shared. They will appear at Tameside Magistrates' Court on July 14.

The force said they have been suspended by the Professionals Standards Branch pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

A spokesperson said: "Cameron Barker (26) and James Williams (39) – both police constables in the City of Manchester – will appear on Thursday 14 July at Tameside Magistrates’ Court accused of the offence.

"Both officers have been suspended by our Professionals Standards Branch pending the outcome of criminal proceedings and any subsequent misconduct hearing."