A former police officer who allegedly engaged in sexual activity while on duty in High Wycombe has been charged with misconduct. 

Former PC Mark Martin, 36, who was based at High Wycombe police station, has been charged with one count of being the holder of a public office who wilfully neglected to perform duty/wilfully misconducted himself.

It follows allegations made in November last year that he engaged in sexual activity while on duty in the town. 

PC Martin was suspended from Thames Valley Police and resigned from the force in December. 

He was charged via postal requisition on Friday, February 15. 

He will appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on February 28.