A West Yorkshire Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman and committing sexual assault before joining the force, authorities have confirmed.
PC Benjamin Bottomley, formerly based in the Kirklees policing district, was suspended from duty in June 2023 after the victim bravely came forward.
Bottomley has been remanded into custody pending sentencing. A date for sentencing is expected to be announced shortly.
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