Neil Corbel, 40, detective inspector from the Met's Continuous Policing Improvement command, was charged with 19 offences on August 11.

       The alleged offences took place within the Greater London, Manchester and Brighton areas between January 2017 and February 2020.

       Mr Corbel was not on duty at the time, the Met said.

       He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 13 and is currently suspended from duty.

       The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed.