A former Surrey Police detective from Caterham has been charged with two sex offences dating back to 1991.

John Charles Erskine, is accused of indecently assaulting a woman over the age of 16.

The alleged offences took place in the Redhill area while Mr Erskine was working as a detective inspector in Surrey,

The allegations arise out of an investigation following claims that were made in 2014. He is due to appear at Guildford Magistrates’ Court today.