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A 48-YEAR-OLD States police officer who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault while off duty in October will face no further action.

In a statement, the force said a case file had been handed to the Law Officers Department but lawyers there have decided not to take matters forward.

‘The officer was suspended immediately following his arrest, and this suspension has now been lifted,’ it added.

A spokesperson for the States police said no further comment will be made.