What is Lee Mullen accused of?

Lee Mullen is accused of assault by beating a woman.

When and where did the alleged assault by the Essex officer occur?

The alleged incident occurred on 29 September in Elmstead Market, Essex.

What is the current status of the Essex Police officer's court case?

The officer has pleaded not guilty and was granted unconditional bail, with the next hearing in December 2026.

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Essex Officer Denies Assaulting Woman

9 Dec, 2025

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Summary

A serving Essex Police officer has denied assault by beating.
The officer was arrested after a woman was allegedly pushed.
He is due to appear in court again in December 2026.

A serving Essex Police officer has denied assaulting a woman by beating. The 52-year-old officer, Lee Mullen, entered his plea at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Mullen was arrested on 29 September following reports of an altercation in Elmstead Market earlier that day. It is alleged that a woman was pushed to the floor during an argument. The officer, who lives in Colchester, was off duty when the incident took place.

Essex Police confirmed that Mullen has been suspended from duty. He has been released on unconditional bail, and his case is scheduled for a further hearing at the same court on 2 December 2026.

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