Police officer charged with shop theft

A Devon and Cornwall Police officer is due in court after being accused of theft.

The force said PC Christopher Spence, 43, has been charged following an incident at a shop while he was off duty in Bideford on 12 February.

PC Spence, who is based in North Devon, has been suspended from duty, a police spokesperson said.

He is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Friday, the force added.

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