Community support officer from Mansfield charged with series of sexual offences against children – including filming them in swimming pool changing rooms
A police community support officer has been charged with a series of sexual offences against children
PCSO Matthew Shaw, of Bernard Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, has been charged with 29 offences, which includes filming children at swimming pool changing rooms.
Shaw, who works for Derbyshire Police, was arrested after Nottinghamshire Police executed a warrant on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old was charged and appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today.
The case was adjourned to Nottingham Crown Court on October 7 and Shaw was remanded in custody.
The charges include: voyeurism; engaging in sexual communication with a child; causing a child to engage in sexual activity; causing a child to watch a sexual act; possession of indecent images of children; possessing an extreme pornographic image; and committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence.
Detective Inspector Gemma Scott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “A significant amount of work has gone into this complex and large-scale investigation which is reflective of our commitment to pursue those who commit offences of a sexual nature against children.
“We are dedicated to supporting victims of these types of offences and will always do our utmost to seek justice for them.
“We are also working closely with the venues where we believe this filming took place.”
The 37-year-old has been suspended by Derbyshire Police.
Deputy Chief Constable Kate Meynell, who is set to become Nottinghamshire Police’s chief constable, said: “Derbyshire Police expects the highest level of standards and professionalism from our officers and staff.
“Should the alleged offences against Shaw be found proven, then they would fall far below those expected of Derbyshire Police employees.”