A SENIOR armed police officer has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
The veteran inspector was reportedly taken into custody in front of shocked colleagues at a firearms training base.
AlamyA Metropolitan Police firearms inspector has been arrested on suspicion of rape[/caption]A Met Police spokesman said he was held on suspicion of rape and other offences alleged to have been committed over a ten-year period.
The unnamed officer — due to retire soon — was bailed until September pending further inquiries.