Thames Valley Police officer charged with strangulation and coercive behaviour
A serving Thames Valley Police officer has been charged with a number of criminal offences.
Police say Detective Sergeant Karl Ralph, aged 48, has been charged with one count of engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and two counts of intentional strangulation.
He was based at Headquarters South, but is currently suspended from duty.
He will appear at Luton Magistrates Court on August 27.