The criminal case against a Bedfordshire Police chief inspector charged with several offences, including multiple rapes, has been discontinued.
Chief Inspector Mo Aziz, suspended from duty since allegations were made against him in July 2022, denied all the charges and was due to stand trial later this year after an investigation by an independent force.
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However, following a review, the Crown Prosecution Service concluded there is no longer sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction and has stopped its prosecution.
Chief Inspector Aziz was formally acquitted by a judge at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday (27 August).
As criminal proceedings have been completed, a conduct investigation can now proceed and Aziz remains suspended pending the outcome of that process.
