IIU investigates sexual assault allegations against off-duty RCMP officer

The province's police watchdog is investigating allegations an RCMP officer in western Manitoba committed a sexual assault.

The Independent Investigation Unit was notified on Dec. 10 of a complaint made to RCMPaboutinappropriate conduct of an officer while off duty.

This officer is accused of committing a sexual assault in December 2016, IIU said.

The investigation is ongoing so no further details will be provided at this time.