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Halifax police officer arrested after reported sexual assault in Tantallon, N.S.

RCMP have referred the case to Nova Scotia's police watchdog. Natasha Pace/Global News

Nova Scotia’s police watchdog says a Halifax police officer arrested in Tantallon, N.S., on Wednesday is facing charges of unlawfully entering a home and sexually assaulting the owner.

In a press release, the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) says Det. Const. Joseph Farrow, 51, of Hammonds Plains, is set to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on Thursday afternoon.

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SiRT says the victim of the alleged assault was known to Farrow.

Farrow has reportedly served on the Halifax Regional Police force for 23 years.

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In a press release issued late Wednesday, Halifax Regional Police said the RCMP were investigating the incident.

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However, a spokesperson for the Mounties said the investigation has now been turned over to SiRT.

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Halifax police said on Wednesday that the officer would remain in custody overnight before appearing in Halifax Provincial Court on Thursday.

This is the second arrest involving a Halifax Regional Police officer in the past week.

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Another officer was arrested in connection with an alleged theft at a business Friday afternoon.

Both officers have been suspended with pay in accordance with the Nova Scotia Police Act.

— With files from Graeme Benjamin

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