Cop accused of assaulting woman will not be tried until 2025

A Met Police officer accused of assaulting and strangling a woman must wait until March 2025 for his trial. PC James Murray, 41, denied rape, non-fatal strangulation, causing actual bodily harm, and misconduct in a public office when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court today (Thurs). The offences are said to have taken place in August this year. Judge Sally-Ann Hales, told the officer, who appeared in court wearing a navy blue suit and light blue tie: ‘Your trial will…