A Lewisham police officer has been charged with possession of a class C drug.

PC Gary Conlon, 39, was charged on Monday, November 21, for possession of the GHB drug, also known as 'liquid ecstasy'.

He will appear before Highbury and Islington Magistrates' Court on Thursday, December 29.

PC Conlon has been "restricted in his duties at this time", according to a Metropolitan Police spokesman.