Serving firefighter promoted while under police investigation for rape| ITV News

A serving firefighter was promoted while being investigated for an alleged rape, ITV News has uncovered.
The firefighter at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service was given a new job in management just days after being interviewed under police caution.
His alleged victim has spoken to ITV News anonymously, describing how she had gone to police after waking up in the firefighter's hotel room after an event organised by the service on Tyneside.
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