A police officer with the rank of inspector who was arrested on suspicion of physically sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on April 22 will be suspended from duty.

Johor police chief M Kumar said that the 29-year-old man’s remand period ends today and he will be released on police bail.

“The suspect is in the process of suspension from duty and the letter will be issued after receiving instructions from Bukit Aman.