A former Oxfordshire police inspector denied a series of criminal charges at the Old Bailey in London yesterday (July 8).

Supt Ali Dizaei, 40, one of the country's most senior Asian policemen, faces a number of serious allegations following an investigation by Scotland Yard.

Supt Dizaei is head of policing in Kensington, West London, and a senior adviser to the National Black Police Association.

The twice-married father of three, who lives in Henley, where he used to be based, is currently suspended from duty.

The nature of the allegations against him cannot be reported for legal reasons.

A trial date is yet to be fixed.