A man accused of sending indecent emails to a senior policeman is set to appear in court.

The trial of William Cooper, 37, at Harlow Magistrates’ Court is due to begin today.

He is accused of sending offensive and indecent emails to Neighbourhood Inspector Marc Jordan.

Mr Cooper, of Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey, has pleaded not guilty to the offences, which are said to have taken place on June3.