A SERVING Thames Valley Police officer has appeared in court this morning charged with three counts of misconduct in a public office.

Oliver Perry Smith, of Denman Road, Newbury is alleged to have entered into inappropriate relationships with women he met while working as a policeman.

He appeared in Slough Magistrates' Court this morning (January 11). 

The 38-year-old is charged with three offences of misconduct in a public office involving inappropriate relationships he formed with multiple women during the course of his duties.

He has also been charged with two counts of computer misuse.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigated Perry-Smith following a referral by Thames Valley Police.

The police officer spoke only to confirm his address and his age.

He was wearing a navy three piece suit and a face covering, which he took off to speak. 

District Judge Goozee sent the case to Reading Crown Court on February 15.