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Police chief quizzed over assault Police chief quizzed over assault
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A senior Essex police officer was arrested on Saturday over an alleged incident of domestic violence.A senior Essex police officer was arrested on Saturday over an alleged incident of domestic violence.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed a man in his 40s was questioned in Orpington, Kent, on suspicion of common assault but was later released without charge. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a man in his 40s was questioned in Orpington on suspicion of common assault but was later released without charge.
A phone call from a woman in her 30s alerted police and the man was named in a Sunday newspaper as assistant chief constable of Essex Peter Lowton.A phone call from a woman in her 30s alerted police and the man was named in a Sunday newspaper as assistant chief constable of Essex Peter Lowton.
Essex Police confirmed on Sunday one of their officers had been arrested.Essex Police confirmed on Sunday one of their officers had been arrested.
The Met Police statement said no charges were brought and the force was not aware of any suspension.The Met Police statement said no charges were brought and the force was not aware of any suspension.