A Norfolk police officer was this morning released on bail after spending last night being questioned following a serious sex attack.The police constable is alleged to have committed the offence yesterday in the Norwich area.

A Norfolk police officer was this morning released on bail after spending last night being questioned following a serious sex attack.

The police constable is alleged to have committed the offence in the Norwich area on Friday. It is believed that he was off-duty at the time.

The matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. The officer has been suspended until the outcome of the investigation.