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A Sussex Police officer has appeared in court accused of threatening a prostitute and performing sexual acts while in uniform.A Sussex Police officer has appeared in court accused of threatening a prostitute and performing sexual acts while in uniform.
PC Luke Smith, 33, who is based at Hastings, was arrested in March after claims made against him by a member of the public.PC Luke Smith, 33, who is based at Hastings, was arrested in March after claims made against him by a member of the public.
He is charged with misconduct in public office and obtaining personal data.He is charged with misconduct in public office and obtaining personal data.
He was remanded on unconditional bail by Brighton magistrates to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 10 December.He was remanded on unconditional bail by Brighton magistrates to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 10 December.
Mr Smith is also accused of obtaining and disclosing personal information without the permission of the data controller. Mr Smith is accused of obtaining and disclosing personal information without the permission of the data controller.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between January 2011 and March 2015.The offences are alleged to have taken place between January 2011 and March 2015.
Sussex Police said he had been suspended from duty pending the outcome of the case.Sussex Police said he had been suspended from duty pending the outcome of the case.