Cop under investigation after prostitute's sexual complaint

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A south Auckland police officer is being investigated after a prostitute laid a sexual complaint against him.

The allegation, against a Counties Manukau officer, was of a "serious sexual nature", 3 News reported tonight.

Counties Manukau district commander Superintendent John Tims confirmed a complaint had been received, but declined to comment further.

"We can confirm that a complaint has been received regarding a Counties Manukau district police officer," he said.

"The matter is currently the subject of an investigation and Police are unable to comment further at this time."