NSW police officer arrested for sexual offences involving 17-year-old

NSW police officer arrested for sexual offences involving 17-year-old
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A New South Wales police officer has been arrested after being accused of sexual offences involving a 17-year-old. 

NSW police have been investigating the allegations since December last year but on Thursday arrested the 27-year-old officer. 

"The probationary constable - attached to a command in the Northern Region - was charged with incite other to do a sexual act with them without consent and behave in offensive manner in/near public place/school," police said.

The officer was granted conditional bail and will appear in a local NSW court on May 11. 

Police added the officer's employment status is under review.