A serving Dyfed-Powys Police officer, believed to be based in Carmarthenshire, has been arrested in relation to alleged sexual assault.

Dyfed Powys Police has confirmed an investigation has been launched.

A spokeswoman for the Force said: “Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that an allegation of a sexual assault on a female has been made against a serving officer.

“The officer has been arrested and the matter is currently being investigated by the Professional Standards Department.

“The matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.”