UK: Serving Dorset police officer charged with sexual offences, including rape

Ravi Canhye, a serving officer with Dorset has been charged with eight sexual offences, including two charges of rape.

Dorset Police said the 46-year-old was suspended at the time the allegations were made. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

“Police Constable Ravi Canhye, aged 46, was charged with offences on Tuesday 24 January 2023 and will appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday 3 February 2023 charged with eight sexual offences including two charges of rape,” a spokesman said.

“The charges relate to offences against two women committed while Ravi Canhye was off-duty during early 2022.”

“Ravi Canhye was immediately suspended at the time the allegations were made and has remained suspended throughout the investigation.”