Detective sergeant to face court over assault charges

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A serving police officer has been charged with two counts of common assault, believed to have occurred on on 29th April, 2022, whilst off-duty.

West Yorkshire Police say the alleged offences relate to an incident in Baildon, on the outskirts of Bradford, that involved a single victim.

A force spokesperson added that Detective Sergeant Gareth Greenwood, based in Bradford, has been suspended from duty.

The alleged incident took place whilst the officer was a Temporary Detective Inspector.

D/Sgt Greenwood is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on 3rd October, 2022.

Page last updated Sunday 25th September, 2022 at 1910hrs

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