A POLICE officer charged with seriously injuring a woman has appeared at court.

PC Rebecca Barnett, of Wood End, Banbury is charged with one count of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

The 33-year old spoke only to confirm her name as she appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court yesterday.

Barnett is charged in connection with an assault on a 29-year-old woman at Addison Road, Banbury, on the night of June 10, while off duty.

The officer is currently stationed at Banbury police station and is suspended from duty.

She will next appear at Oxford Crown Court on February 12.