A SENIOR official attached to the Linden Mayor and Town Council (LMTC) is under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting a female constable.

The official has been sent on administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation. He was detained for three days by ranks at the Mackenzie Police Station and was released on self-bail. Commander of ‘E’ Division, Senior Superintendent Linden Lord, said that the file is currently being prepared to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice.

It is alleged that the official had removed the female rank from her location under the guise he was taking her for patrol but then took her to an isolated location and began fondling her. She then pleaded with him to return to her initial location.

Mayor of Linden, Waneka Arrindell, said that immediately after the rank made the report to LMTC management, she decided she wanted to report same to the police. A decision was made by the Local Government Commission (LGC) as well to have the ASP proceed on administrative leave. The LMTC is also conducting its own investigation into the matter and is keeping in contact with the police.