Met Police officer, 40, charged with rape and sexual offences after cops swoop on address

A MET Police officer has been charged with rape and sexual offences.

Paul Hoile, 40, was arrested on Wednesday evening in Benfleet, Essex, after an incident in Lilleshall, Shropshire, the day before.

He is a Special Constable, which means he volunteers 16 hours per month in the Met Police's North West Command Unit.

Hoile has been charged with anal rape, two counts of oral rape and another sexual offence.

The charges relate to an incident on Sheriffhales Drive, Lilleshall, on Tuesday.

After his arrest he was transferred to Telford custody and has been suspended from duty.

Officers are satisfied there is no risk to the public but visible patrols have been increased across Lilleshall and Newport.

Hoile is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.