20 August 2007: Policeman on the job

A British police officer, who had sex while on duty, has been acquitted in court, after the jury heard that he had remained able to respond to emergencies.

In his defence he stated that he had continued to wear his police radio throughout the encounter.

"If there was a call for me, I would have answered it and I would have dealt with it," he told the court.

The jury accepted his defence and unanimously acquitted him.

He may, however, still face police force disciplinary action.