00:00A former Metropolitan Police officer accused of rape had received specialist training in supporting the victims of sexual offences, a
00:08court has heard.
00:09The defendant denies two counts of rape, 11 sexual assaults, and four counts of assault by penetration, alleged to have
00:17happened over approximately a two-year period.
00:21Prosecutors told Southwark Crown Court that concerns arose when officers visiting the woman's home on an unrelated matter found him
00:28beside her bed.
00:30The man is also accused of trying to delete messages between them.
00:34He has admitted misconduct in public office and a separate attempt to persuade the woman to lie to police.
00:41The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
