Serving Metropolitan Police officer Chris Lee leaving Isleworth Crown Court, west London, after entering a not guilty plea to a single count of sexual assault (Image: PA)
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court to deny sexually assaulting a woman.
Pc Chris Lee, 38, from Surbiton, south-west London, has been suspended by the force.
He was a street duties instructor who works with new officers.
He appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and blue tie.
Lee spoke to confirm his name before entering a not-guilty plea to a single count of sexual assault in November 2021.
The incident is alleged to have occurred while Lee was off duty during a night out.
Judge Fiona Barrie said Lee faces a four-day trial starting on October 16.
Lee, who is attached to the Central West Command Unit, was granted unconditional bail.
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