Police sergeant who 'raped woman 3 times while on duty' pictured for first time
A police officer charged with rape while on duty has appeared in court for the first time.
Sergeant David Stansbury is charged with three counts of raping a woman on October 23 and November 30, 2009.
The 42-year-old, from Ilminster, Somerset, attended Bristol Magistrates' Court this afternoon.
He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth before stating his address.
He was wearing a charcoal suit with a royal blue tie and white shirt.
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Police Sergeant David Stansbury is charged with three counts of rape of a woman aged 16 years or over (Bedfordshire Police)Outside court, he was snapped in a face mask and sunglasses.
The charges relate to alleged incidents in Plymouth, and have been under investigation since being reported to the Devon & Cornwall Police in September 2020.
PS Stansbury is now a serving officer with Hertfordshire Police, having served with Devon & Cornwall Police from 2009-2011.
He is currently suspended from duty.
Stansbury has been released on unconditional bail until May 10 (SWNS)
He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address (SWNS)Stansbury was released on unconditional bail to appear at Bristol Crown Court on May 10.
He was told by the chair of the bench: "I would advise you to keep in touch with your lawyers in the meantime because there should be statements coming through...and you need to discuss them before your hearing."
These included a statement from the complainant's son, the court heard.
She warned the defendant he could be arrested if he failed to answer his bail.
If you have any information that you feel may assist this investigation, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling freephone 0800 555 111 or by filling in a simple and secure online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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