Hamilton police officer accused of trying to murder and rape woman

Jan 14 2010 by Alastair McNeill, Hamilton Advertiser

A HAMILTON police sergeant appeared in court yesterday (Wednesday) charged with attempting to murder and rape a woman.

Steven Campbell (40) is accused of a number of serious allegations spanning more than 13 years.

One of the charges relates to an incident at Hamilton’s Asda store.

It is alleged that on various occasions, between January 1995 and October 2008, he tried to kill the woman at a number of addresses including Hamilton, East Kilbride and Airdrie.

The charge includes claims that the Strathclyde Police officer shouted, swore and “uttered threats of violence”.

It is said he assaulted the woman in various ways such as throwing her against a tractor.

She is also alleged to have been thrown against walls, a door and furniture and had her throat compressed which restricted her breathing.

Campbell, of Hamilton, is then accused of raping his alleged victim during the same dates.

The charge includes claims that he indecently assaulted her with a sex toy and also took indecent photographs of her.

Campbell also faces two firearms charges dating between January 1, 2000, and October 9, 2008.

It is alleged that at a farm in Shotts, he possessed bullets without holding a relevant firearms certificate or having the permission of the Scottish Ministers.

At a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow, Mark Moir, defending, said Campbell denied all charges against him.

Mr Moir and prosecutor Bruce Erroch said enquiries were continuing and that a trial date could not yet be set. Judge Lord Turnbull adjourned the case for a further hearing in March.

A Strathclyde Police spokesman said: “We can confirm that a 40-year-old police officer has appeared at the High Court in Glasgow in connection with serious charges.

“We have no further comment to make.”

ASDA: one of the allegations is said to have taken place at the Hamilton superstore.