West Yorkshire Police4 days agoPolice officer who targeted vulnerable women jailedPatrick Banks had inappropriate and sexual contact with women while investigating crimes.4 days ago26 Mar 2026PCSO charged over accessing data on criminal caseBradford officer Alice Dobson is charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.26 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Man charged after woman found dead at property David Barraclough, 45, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on 9 March, police say.8 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Former PC admits sex assault and misconductPatrick Banks, 42, admitted to inappropriately trying to befriend two women and sexually assaulting one of them.2 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Arrest made after facial recognition vans usedLive facial recognition vans deployed in Bradford for the first time lead to suspect's arrest.2 Mar 202620 Feb 2026Rape investigation wait time reduced by 40%The mayor's office also said there has been an increase in Clare's Law requests. 20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Police officer charged with sexual assaultPC Ben Hutchison, who works in the Kirklees area, is due to appear in court over the allegations.19 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Police officer charged with off-duty sexual assaultPC Jody Shelley, who is based in Wakefield, is accused of assaulting a female over the age of 16. 11 Feb 20264 Feb 2026PC to appear in court charged with sexual assaultPC Mark Kitchingman is due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on 10 February, police say.4 Feb 2026...
