A SENIOR member of Devon and Cornwall Police from East Cornwall is due in court tomorrow (Wednesday, September 30) on sexual assault charges.

Temporary Superintendent Jim Saunders, 48, is currently suspended from duty and faces one count of sexual assault by touching at Plymouth Magistrates Court.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson confirmed: “A serving Devon and Cornwall Police officer is due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 30.

“Temporary Superintendent Jim Saunders, aged 48, from East Cornwall, is charged with one count of sexual assault by touching.

“Temporary Superintendent Saunders is currently suspended.”