David Crossley, aged 60, was a PC at Leeds district when the offences were reported to police in 2020. He was convicted today (Wednesday, 5 July) following a trial at Leeds Crown Court of indecent assault, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual touching and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
The offences occurred between 1995 and 2014. Crossley commenced his employment with West Yorkshire Police in 1997. No offence was committed whilst PC Crossley was on duty.