Devon and Cornwall police has formally apologised to nine women and settled a compensation claim after allegations that the force protected male officers accused of domestic abuse.
The women allege they experienced rape, assault, threats, harassment and coercive control while in relationships with male officers from the force, according to reporting by the Guardian.
The police force settled the claim without admitting liability, the Guardian reports. The settlement includes a formal apology to the nine women involved.
The allegations centre on claims that Devon and Cornwall police promoted and protected male officers despite knowing they faced accusations of domestic abuse, according to the Guardian's reporting.
The Guardian broke the story as an exclusive.