Detective Inspector Faces Court Over 2009 Incident

James Andrew Darnton, 51, a temporary detective inspector with Greater Manchester Police, has been charged over a 2009 incident involving a woman.

Offense Reported Years Later

The case came to light in October 2021 when a report on the incident was officially received.

Court Date Set for July

Darnton is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on July 10, 2023. He has been suspended from duty, with professional proceedings on hold until after the court’s decision.

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