A man who formerly served as a special adviser to Nick Clegg during his time as Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman. The case links a former senior political aide to a serious criminal allegation, which is likely to attract attention given Clegg's prominent role in the 2010-2015 coalition government.

The article text made available does not provide further specifics, such as the individual's name, the date or location of the alleged offence, or the current stage of legal proceedings. As with any active criminal case, the charge represents an allegation that will need to be tested in court rather than a finding of guilt.